Sleeping on Islands : A Life in Poetry-9780571375295

Sleeping on Islands : A Life in Poetry
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For over half a century, Sir Andrew Motion has been at the heart...
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For over half a century, Sir Andrew Motion has been at the heart of British poetry. In "Sleeping on Islands", he offers a candid and insightful chronicle of his extraordinary journey. From a youth marked by tragedy and reticence—where writing served as both sanctuary and self-expression—to the nerve-wracking debut performances and his decade-long tenure as Poet Laureate, Motion unveils the intricacies of a life devoted to verse.

With the precision of a detective and the warmth of a storyteller, Motion recounts the pivotal influences that shaped his craft, including his formative bond with W. H. Auden and his enduring friendship with Philip Larkin. He expertly dissects the challenges of balancing artistic pursuits with myriad responsibilities, offering readers a rare glimpse into the poet's psyche.

The narrative takes a fascinating turn as Motion describes his time as Laureate, peppered with intriguing encounters with Royalty and Prime Ministers. He lays bare the complexities and pressures that accompany such a distinguished position, painting a vivid picture of poetry's place in the national consciousness.

By turns poignant and witty, "Sleeping on Islands" is an intimate exploration of a unique poetic odyssey. It stands as testament to Motion's belief that the poems we cherish are not mere embellishments, but essential ingredients in the daily bread of life.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780571375295
Book Author: Sir Andrew Motion
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Faber & Faber
Book Publisher: Faber & Faber
Book Dimensions: 197 x 131 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-05-18
Book Pagination: 320 pages
Book Weight: 526g
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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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