Author: FENTON, JAMES
Title: A Vacant Possession
Description: London: TNR Publications, 1978. First Edition; First Impression. Original saddle stitched red card. Library stamps & labels. Plastic protected cover. Library catalogue number written on front cover. ; Library stamps & labels. Plastic protected cover. Library catalogue number written on front cover. ; 22 x 14.8 x 0.4 cms; 15 pages; James Fenton (born 25 April 1949 in Lincoln, England) is a distinguished British poet, journalist, and literary critic, celebrated for his technical mastery and engagement with political and historical themes. Educated at Magdalen College, Oxford, he won the Newdigate Prize in 1968 for his sonnet sequence Our Western Furniture, which explored cultural encounters between America and Japan in the 19th century. Fenton's early career included work as a war correspondent in Southeast Asia during the 1970s, witnessing events such as the fall of Saigon and the rise of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. These experiences deeply influenced his poetry, notably in collections like The Memory of War (1982) and Children in Exile (1983). Beyond poetry, Fenton has contributed to various literary fields, serving as a theatre critic, librettist, and Oxford Professor of Poetry from 1994 to 1999. His accolades include the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 2007 and the PEN Pinter Prize in 2015. Fenton's work is known for its blend of formal precision and exploration of complex subjects, ranging from war and politics to love and personal reflection. His poem "In Paris with You" exemplifies his ability to intertwine irony and romance, showcasing his distinctive voice in contemporary poetry.. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Lyrical News
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Title: A Vacant Possession
Description: London: TNR Publications, 1978. First Edition; First Impression. Original saddle stitched red card. Library stamps & labels. Plastic protected cover. Library catalogue number written on front cover. ; Library stamps & labels. Plastic protected cover. Library catalogue number written on front cover. ; 22 x 14.8 x 0.4 cms; 15 pages; James Fenton (born 25 April 1949 in Lincoln, England) is a distinguished British poet, journalist, and literary critic, celebrated for his technical mastery and engagement with political and historical themes. Educated at Magdalen College, Oxford, he won the Newdigate Prize in 1968 for his sonnet sequence Our Western Furniture, which explored cultural encounters between America and Japan in the 19th century. Fenton's early career included work as a war correspondent in Southeast Asia during the 1970s, witnessing events such as the fall of Saigon and the rise of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. These experiences deeply influenced his poetry, notably in collections like The Memory of War (1982) and Children in Exile (1983). Beyond poetry, Fenton has contributed to various literary fields, serving as a theatre critic, librettist, and Oxford Professor of Poetry from 1994 to 1999. His accolades include the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 2007 and the PEN Pinter Prize in 2015. Fenton's work is known for its blend of formal precision and exploration of complex subjects, ranging from war and politics to love and personal reflection. His poem "In Paris with You" exemplifies his ability to intertwine irony and romance, showcasing his distinctive voice in contemporary poetry.. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Lyrical News
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- Book number: 63211
- Book number: 63211
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