John Greening est un poète acclamé dont l'œuvre se caractérise par un profond engagement envers la poésie britannique et irlandaise. Il se concentre sur le langage et ses nuances, ses recueils de poésie et ses études critiques offrant aux lecteurs des aperçus pénétrants sur l'art du vers. Son activité de critique pour le TLS et ses nombreux prix témoignent de sa position importante dans le paysage littéraire. L'écriture de Greening est appréciée pour son intelligence, son savoir-faire et sa riche exploration du monde poétique.
Formed of sixty fifteen-line stanzas, this haunting and consistently entertaining collection can be read like a journal, tracking lines of thought through time and space, painting detailed, witty and moving pictures of a countryside and life that lie unchanged, even through periods of great upheaval – political, ecological and cultural.
Presents a representative selection of one of the UK's most prolific and respected poets. Edited by Kevin Gardner in consultation with John Greening himself this first American collection showcases highlights of a remarkable forty-year poetic journey, displaying extraordinary variety and technical skill.
Rhetorically stunning and emotionally charged, this work features a playful sequence that explores the concept of omniscience. Meticulously constructed, it weaves profound insights into its narrative, offering a compelling reading experience that captures the imagination and intellect alike.
An unnamed traveller's diversion leads him through a richly layered Huntingdonshire landscape, steeped in Civil War history and modernity. As he journeys past ancient woodlands and wind turbines, the trees offer poetic commentary in various styles. His path intersects with the past, culminating in an encounter with Nicholas Ferrar in 17th-century Little Gidding, hinting at a transformative experience. Blending verse and prose, this work explores themes of spiritual quest and nature's resilience in challenging times, echoing the traditions of The Pilgrim's Progress and Ted Hughes.