Product Description

'A vivid, sensous writer.'
The Times

'A moving, striking, illuminating collection, vital and mysterious. Just as it should be.'
Niall Griffiths

'Owen Sheers is one of the most exciting new talents around.'
Carol Ann Duffy

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #74297 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

Customer Reviews

Moving and emotional
A seemingly simple and understated collection of poems that capture the imagination and play on the emotions. Amazon had a particular personal and poignant meaning and I wonder what experiences provoked such sensitivity in the author. It sums up the feelings exactly. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable and thought-provoking collection.

Lyrical, intelligent, beautiful
There's a huge amount to savour and return to in this collection. The poems are beautifully constructed and full of memorable, moving and challenging imagry. The collection has real emotional punch without flash gimmicks, just remarkable craft. Reccomended.

solid type
I've just acquired Skirrid Hill and I think the poems are exceptional and wonderful. Owen Sheers has a seemingly light touch and simple approach and then the underlying theme hits you. A masterly set of youthful verses. Late Spring, The Farrier, Inheritance, are particular favourites. The cover photo is just right.