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Summer Requiem: A Book of Poems
Vikram Seth
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Description for Summer Requiem: A Book of Poems
Paperback. A breathtaking new collection of poetry from Vikram Seth, author of A SUITABLE BOY and 'the best writer of his generation' (THE TIMES) Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
'I have so carefully mapped the corners of my mind That I am forever waking in a lost country...' SUMMER REQUIEM traces the immutable shifting of the seasons, the relentless rhythms of a great world that both 'gifts and harms'. Luminous, resonant and profound, these poems trace the dying days of summer, 'the hour of rust', when memory is haunted by loss and decay. But in the silence that follows, as the soul is cast adrift, there is also reconciliation with the transience of all things; the knowledge that there is a place, 'changeable, that will ... Read more
'I have so carefully mapped the corners of my mind That I am forever waking in a lost country...' SUMMER REQUIEM traces the immutable shifting of the seasons, the relentless rhythms of a great world that both 'gifts and harms'. Luminous, resonant and profound, these poems trace the dying days of summer, 'the hour of rust', when memory is haunted by loss and decay. But in the silence that follows, as the soul is cast adrift, there is also reconciliation with the transience of all things; the knowledge that there is a place, 'changeable, that will ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
83g
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780228679
SKU
V9781780228679
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About Vikram Seth
Vikram Seth has written five books of poetry, an opera libretto, and a book of other libretti. He is perhaps best known for his acclaimed novel, A SUITABLE BOY, one of the most beloved and widely read books of recent times, as well as his novels THE GOLDEN GATE and AN EQUAL MUSIC. He is the author of two highly ... Read more
Reviews for Summer Requiem: A Book of Poems
Seth's display of technical dexterity pulses with the kind of warmth that can only come from the heart
The Lady
A soulful collection, haunting yet peaceful
We Love This Book
Impressive . . . quietly affecting
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The Lady
A soulful collection, haunting yet peaceful
We Love This Book
Impressive . . . quietly affecting
TELEGRAPH