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by Anthony Burgess (Author), Jonathan Mann (Editor)

A comprehensive collection of poetry from the acclaimed author of A Clockwork Orange.

John Anthony Burgess Wilson (1917-93) was a prolific writer who explored the complexities of the modern world. This collection gathers his poems, showcasing his linguistic innovation and experimental style. Edited with an afterword by Jonathan Mann, this volume reveals a lesser-known facet of Burgess's creative genius.

From epic narratives to intimate verses, Burgess's poetry delves into themes of religion, politics, love, and loss. This collection is for readers interested in modernist literature, poetry enthusiasts, and scholars seeking a deeper understanding of Burgess's work. Discover the richness and eloquence of Burgess's poetic vision, now revealed in its entirety.

Author Biography

Anthony Burgess (1917-1993) was a novelist, poet, playwright, composer, linguist, translator, and critic. Best known for his novel A Clockwork Orange, he wrote more than sixty books of fiction, non-fiction, and autobiography, as well as classical music, plays, film scripts, essays, and articles. Burgess was born in Manchester, England and grew up in Harpurhey and Moss Side. He was educated at Xaverian College and Manchester University. He lived in Malaya, Malta, Monaco, Italy, and the United States, and his books are still widely read all over the world. Jonathan Mann is editor of the Collected Poems of Anthony Burgess (Carcanet, 2020). He is a teacher, editor, researcher, poet, and musician. Jonathan's research on Burgess has been published in the following books: Anthony Burgess and France (2017); Marlowe, Shakespeare, Burgess. Anthony Burgess and his Elizabethan Affiliations (2012); and Anthony Burgess: Music in Literature and Literature in Music (2009). He is also co-founder/co-editor of the Journal of Impact Cultures. Jonathan is a curator of poetry through the Capital Letters live poetry series.

Number of Pages: 512
Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.5 x 5.3 IN
Publication Date: February 25, 2021

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