Book of Matches by Simon Armitage #literature Woven into a an engrossing

Woven into a an engrossing saga of cruelty

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Black SwanISBN: 9780552779838Extent: 480 pages

broadening his horizons as his work with the likes of Blondie takes him to the US and beyond

A riotous poetry collection from the Poet Laureate of Punk and the Bard of Salford

Book of Matches by Simon Armitage #literature Woven into a an engrossing'A firework display of technique, versatility and passion.' Independent on Sunday'The crafted sincerity of this potent, lyrical collection, in which an absolutely contemporary voice concisely expresses common concerns, is everything that poetry should be.' Times Literary Supplement'The first poet of serious artistic intent since Philip Larkin to have achieved popularity . . . it is possible that he will attain the sort of proverbial status Larkin now