Peter Daniels’ new collection explores gay liaisons and relationships, as well as ageing and mortality. The title poem borrows from Yeats, “That is no country for old men. The young / In one another's arms” and explores wryly what we can hope for from love in later years.
All the facts and expert advice about owning and caring for a dog, along with a guide to breeds and their different characteristics, photographed throughout.
Exploring the intricate relationship between trees and their environment, the poems delve into themes of growth, shelter, and connection. They examine how roots and feet interact with the earth, the forest's structure, and the unseen realms of nature that influence trees. The collection culminates in two poems that propose a body language for trees, highlighting the paradox of a dead tree as a vital part of the forest's ecosystem. Through vivid imagery, the work invites readers to contemplate the deeper meanings of nature and existence.
The poems delve into the diverse representations of trees, reflecting on their various states such as sticks, joints, and hedges. They examine the interplay of contraction and extension, as well as the ways trees mediate and express themselves in different environments. Through this exploration, the collection captures the nuanced relationship between trees and their surroundings, emphasizing their ability to adapt and convey meaning in a shared expression of nature.
In this collection, Peter Daniels looks at his life as an older gay man, his London neighbourhood, his furniture, other people's gardens and London's creatures.
The book explores the interplay between scarcity and creative abundance through Larkin's distinctive writing style. By crafting a sparse and minimally legible layer, the author engages in a form of adoration or communion, highlighting how the presence of scarcity enhances the appreciation of creative plenitude. This conceptual approach invites readers to reflect on the relationship between limited expression and the richness of creativity.
An Exploration of Writing is a book about our alphabets, our syllabaries, and all the other kinds of writing that people use and have used for 5000 years.
A look at what drives so many Welsh exiles to return home: family or financial responsibilities? Love of the land itself, or nostalgia, or is there more at work? Color plates.
The poetry explores ecological themes with a unique blend of beauty and estrangement, showcasing a deep awareness of ecological consciousness. It navigates through Modernist influences while transcending into a realm that reflects postmodern complexities. The work is noted for its radical approach and striking imagery, positioning it as a significant contribution to contemporary English poetry.
A visual guide to more than 180 breeds from all over the world, with information on grooming, feeding and exercise, and insights into temperament and suitability; with over 700 beautiful and clear photographs.