Harrison, Tony.

Selected Poems.

Middlesex, Penguin Books, 1984. 12,6 cm x 19,5 cm. 204 pages. Original Softcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear.

Includes for example the following poems: Thomas Campey and the Copernican System / The Pocket Wars of Peanuts Joe / Durham / Ghosts: Some Words Before Breakfast etc etc.

Tony Harrison (born 30 April 1937) is an English poet, translator and playwright. He was born in Leeds and he received his education in Classics from Leeds Grammar School and Leeds University. He is one of Britain’s foremost verse writers and many of his works have been performed at the Royal National Theatre. He is noted for controversial works such as the poem ‘v.’, as well as his versions of dramatic works: from ancient Greek such as the tragedies Oresteia and Lysistrata, from French Molière’s The Misanthrope, from Middle English The Mysteries. He is also noted for his outspoken views, particularly those on the Iraq War. In 2015, he was honoured with the David Cohen Prize in recognition for his body of work.(Wikipedia).

• Keywords: From the Archive / Library of John and Hilary Wakeman [Poetry Magazine THE SHOP] · John & Hilary Wakeman Poetry Collection · Library & Collection Building · Poetry · Poetry – Rare · Wakeman Poetry Collection & Archive
• Language: English
• ISBN: 014007158X
• Inventory Number: 43133AB