Blossomise by Simon Armitage 9212959686954

Blossomise

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Simon Armitage, the esteemed Poet Laureate, breathes fresh life into a perennial poetic...
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Simon Armitage, the esteemed Poet Laureate, breathes fresh life into a perennial poetic theme in this Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. 'Blossomise' is a vibrant exploration of spring's fleeting beauty, capturing both the jubilant arrival and poignant departure of blossoms.

With characteristic wit and linguistic dexterity, Armitage presents twenty-one poems that dance between concise haikus—paying homage to Japanese blossom festival traditions—and expansive lyrical pieces. These latter works cleverly incorporate elements of ballads, hymns, songs, prayers, and nursery rhymes, creating a rich tapestry of poetic styles.

The collection paints vivid scenes: from a cherry tree's unyielding trunk wrapped in the wreckage of a Ford Capri, to resilient saplings thriving amidst urban landscapes. Armitage deftly portrays the annual blossom spectacle as both a joyous celebration of nature and a sobering reminder of our fragile ecosystem.

Angela Harding's masterful illustrations provide a stunning visual counterpoint to Armitage's words. This collaboration with the National Trust, part of their annual Blossom programme, is a must-have for poetry enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780571388417
Book Author: Simon Armitage
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Faber & Faber
Book Illustrator: Harding, Angela
Book Publisher: Faber & Faber
Book Dimensions: 135 x 205 x 13 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-03-21
Book Pagination: 72 pages, 15 single pages of B&W illustrations and 5 spreads B&W illustrations
Book Weight: 244g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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