As this gloriously diverse, revelatory selection of translations from the Poetry Translation Centre's first decade proves, nothing has invigorated poetry in English more than translation. Here you will find 111 brilliant poems translated from 27 different languages (ranging from Arabic to Zapotec: all the original scripts are included) by 45 of the world's leading poets. Arranged on a journey from exile to ecstasy, these powerful poems have been co-translated by some of the UK's best-loved poets including Jo Shapcott, Sean O'Brien, Lavinia Greenlaw, W.N. Herbert, Mimi Khalvati and Nick Laird....
As this gloriously diverse, revelatory selection of translations from the Poetry Translation Centre's first decade proves, nothing has invigorated poe...
A welcome selection from one of the most original and accomplished poets of her generation, described as 'the heiress of Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman' -- Sarah Maguire. Spanning four collections, and a body of work that is largely out of print, this is the perfect introduction to a formidable poet of extraordinary power. Sarah's poems have been praised by Carol Ann Duffy, John Burnside, Mark Doty, Carol Shields, Selima Hill, Michael Donaghy and Adam Phillips.
A welcome selection from one of the most original and accomplished poets of her generation, described as 'the heiress of Emily Dickinson and Walt Whit...