A poignant exploration of memory, loss, and the human spirit from a celebrated poet.
InOne, Two, Angela Leighton presents a collection of poems that navigate the landscapes of memory, from childhood recollections to elegies for a mother. With a keen eye for detail, Leighton transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, finding beauty and meaning in nature, art, and the complexities of language. The collection is punctuated by poems reflecting on breath and breathlessness during the coronavirus pandemic, adding a layer of contemporary relevance.
Leighton's characteristic wit and formal invention shine through, creating a reading experience that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. This volume also includes translations of Dante and Pirandello, testing the boundaries of language and interpretation.
- Explores themes of memory, loss, and mortality.
- Showcases formal invention and wit.
- Includes translations of Dante and Pirandello.
Perfect for readers of contemporary poetry and those interested in the art of translation.
Angela Leightonwas born in Wakefield, educated in Edinburgh and Oxford, and has taught at the universities of Hull and Cambridge. The daughter of a Yorkshire father and a Neapolitan mother, she has always recognised her heritage of mixed languages and conflicting assumptions. Perhaps for this reason her work has always pushed at the boundaries of literary form. She has published four previous volumes of poetry:A Cold Spell(2000),Sea Level(2007),The Messages(2012), andSpills(2016)—this last interweaving memoir, short story, translation (from the Italian), as well as original poetry.
New collection from celebrated poet and critic Angela Leighton, Senior Research Fellow in English at Trinity College.
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