Empty Nest : Poems for Families

Author(s): Duffy DBE, Carol Ann,
Binding: Paperback,
Date of Publication: 17/02/2022,
Pagination: 128 pages,
Series: N/A,
Imprint: Picador,
Published By: PAN MACMILLAN ,
Book Classification: Poetry anthologies (various poets),
Dimensions: 130 x 196 x 21
ISBN13/EAN/SKU: 9781529028690

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‘Carol Ann Duffy is the most humane and accessible poet of our time’ - GuardianIn this stunning anthology of ninety nine modern and classic poems, Carol Ann Duffy delves into the powerful and unique bond between parent and child. Empty Nest contemplates growing old, the love of a parent, the everyday of family life, as well as poems that explore darker terrains – grief, loss and estrangement. Some of our favourite poets are collected here, such as Elizabeth Bishop, Jackie Kay, Simon Armitage, Shakespeare, Imtiaz Dharker, Seamus Heaney and Don Paterson.

These poems are by turns wry, moving, profound, funny, melancholic and wise; they will console and comfort those suddenly facing a house that may be much cleaner, but is also much quieter, than it once was. There is something here for every reader to treasure.

‘Wonderful . . . a poet alert to every sound and shape of language’ - Telegraph

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