Peter Ualrig Kennedy finds a lovely Irish wit and an evocative sense of place in Tim Cunningham’s latest collection.
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James Roderick Burns considers a new collection by Gale Burns and wonders if it is possible for poets to set themselves too high a standard
Charlie Hill reviews a collection of well-executed poems by Adrian Green
Mat Riches discovers there is something magical about Mike Barlow’s latest pamphlet
Carla Scarano considers an anthology by six distinguished women poets
Kate Noakes considers a well- balanced chapbook from Rebecca Cullen
D A Prince appreciates the subtle way in which the two parts of Carol DeVaughn’s collection fit together
Stephen Claughton admires the tenth and final collection from Alistair Elliot, a poet who remained productive and inventive throughout his career
Alex Josephy finds that David Stone’s poetry requires – but repays – some effort on the reader’s part
As a half French, half American individual, I give in to a pastime common to double nationals, which consists of regularly comparing both countries of origin.
Julie Hogg is impressed by the unorthodox but skilfully crafted poetry of Lisa Kelly
The over-arching title of this eight-volume novel brings to mind the Rougon-Macquart. The comparison is apposite because while Zola structures his series around his faith in biological determinism, Dent’s novel dismisses it as a delusion.
By Terri Thursfield • books, fiction, year 2019 • Tags: books, fiction, Terri Thursfield