Rosie Johnston congratulates Paul McLoughlin for taking on the challenge of rendering these ancient poems in contemporary English
Emma Storr reviews a serious and ambitious poetic collaboration by Jane Burn and Bob Beagrie
Stephen Claughton finds that a new collection by Malcolm Carson reveals the calm assurance of an observant poet who has found his voice
Carla Scarano looks at poems by Valerie Lynch that explore relationships and experiences across the whole of life
Carla Scarano considers a poetic biography imagined by Antony Christie
Mat Riches follows the canine theme in Colin Dardis’s new collection
One of the main reasons to stay in London in the summer is the Proms. I admit that I am in love with the Royal Albert Hall. There is something about sitting in this circular, wedding cake structure that has an effect on the psyche.
Stuart Henson wonders about the title but in other respects finds that the sharp-pointed humour in Ian McMillan’s new chapbook penetrates most of its targets.
Leah Fritz identifies with Lisa Kelly’s poems about hearing loss
By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, year 2019 0 • Tags: books, Leah Fritz, poetry