Product Description

Engaging with the matter of England in the here and now, the author focuses his attention on the conflicts within society.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #254844 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 80 pages

Review
"'A masterpiece of restraint, passion, tenderness and elegy.' Independent 'Shows why Armitage continues to be one of the best poets around.' Observer Books of the Year"

About the Author
Simon Armitage was winner of one of the first Forward Prizes in 1992, and a year later was named Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year. Previous titles include Kid, Book of Matches, The Dead Sea Poems, CloudCuckooLand, Killing Time and The Universal Home Doctor.

Customer Reviews

Armitage still has it, in spades
I've read almost all his work and I say without hesitation that he still has the stuff here. His wit and insight are in fine form. I look forward to new Armitage books the way I look forward to new releases from my favorite bands. Simon continues to rock.

One for fans only
If you're new to Simon Armitage's poetry, you may be wondering what the fuss may be about after reading Tyrannosaurus Rex Versus the Corduroy Kid.

The collection, for the most part, lacks the sparkle and wit of Armitage's earlier poetry seen in Zoom! and The Dead Sea Poems. There are some jewels here, such as 'Surtsey' and 'Roadshow' but most of the poems fall flat with their dull language and lack of imagination.

If you're after something with more punch, try District & Circle by Seamus Heaney or Horse Latitudes by Paul Muldoon.