Author: SCAMMELL, WILLIAM
Title: A Second Life (Signed Limited Edition Copy)
Description: Liskeard, Cornwall: Harry Chambers/Peterloo Poets, 1982. First Edition; First Impression. Original boards. ISBN: 0905291409. Number 13 of a signed limited edition of 50. Light foxing to endpapers. Spine and bottom margin front cover of dustjacket faded. Light wear to dustjacket. ; William Scammell's A Second Life: Poems is a collection that showcases the poet's talent for blending personal reflection with a broader exploration of contemporary life. Scammell, a well-regarded figure in British poetry, is known for his incisive critiques and poetic style that balances humor, seriousness, and an acute awareness of the world around him. ; 22.2 x 14 x 1 cms; 60 pages; William Scammell (1939–2000) was a British poet, critic, and editor known for his technically accomplished and thematically rich poetry. Born in Hythe, Hampshire, he left school at 15 and worked in various roles—including as a journalist and photographer aboard the Queen Mary—before enrolling as a mature student at the University of Bristol. He later taught at the University of Newcastle and Nottingham Trent University. Scammell's poetry collections include Yes and No (1979) , A Second Life (1982) , Jouissance (1985) , Eldorado (1987) , and The Game: Tennis Poems (1992). His work is noted for its vitality and accessibility, often blending conversational free verse with traditional forms. He also edited several anthologies, such as The New Lake Poets and This Green Earth: A Celebration of Nature Poetry, and compiled Winter Pollen, a collection of Ted Hughes's prose. He received several literary awards, including the Cholmondeley Award in 1982. Scammell's poetry reflects a deep engagement with nature, culture, and personal experience, marked by wit and a keen observational eye. ; Signed by Author. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .
Keywords: 0905291409 Witty
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Title: A Second Life (Signed Limited Edition Copy)
Description: Liskeard, Cornwall: Harry Chambers/Peterloo Poets, 1982. First Edition; First Impression. Original boards. ISBN: 0905291409. Number 13 of a signed limited edition of 50. Light foxing to endpapers. Spine and bottom margin front cover of dustjacket faded. Light wear to dustjacket. ; William Scammell's A Second Life: Poems is a collection that showcases the poet's talent for blending personal reflection with a broader exploration of contemporary life. Scammell, a well-regarded figure in British poetry, is known for his incisive critiques and poetic style that balances humor, seriousness, and an acute awareness of the world around him. ; 22.2 x 14 x 1 cms; 60 pages; William Scammell (1939–2000) was a British poet, critic, and editor known for his technically accomplished and thematically rich poetry. Born in Hythe, Hampshire, he left school at 15 and worked in various roles—including as a journalist and photographer aboard the Queen Mary—before enrolling as a mature student at the University of Bristol. He later taught at the University of Newcastle and Nottingham Trent University. Scammell's poetry collections include Yes and No (1979) , A Second Life (1982) , Jouissance (1985) , Eldorado (1987) , and The Game: Tennis Poems (1992). His work is noted for its vitality and accessibility, often blending conversational free verse with traditional forms. He also edited several anthologies, such as The New Lake Poets and This Green Earth: A Celebration of Nature Poetry, and compiled Winter Pollen, a collection of Ted Hughes's prose. He received several literary awards, including the Cholmondeley Award in 1982. Scammell's poetry reflects a deep engagement with nature, culture, and personal experience, marked by wit and a keen observational eye. ; Signed by Author. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .
Keywords: 0905291409 Witty
Price: GBP 30.00 = appr. US$ 42.84 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 62563
- Book number: 62563
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