This poetry collection showcases Arthur Smith's distinctive voice and style, offering a rich tapestry of emotions and themes. Through evocative language and vivid imagery, the poems explore the complexities of human experience, capturing moments of beauty, introspection, and reflection. Smith's work invites readers to engage with both the personal and universal, making it a compelling addition to contemporary poetry.
Continuing the Parthian New Welsh Short Fiction series, this work is an anthology of contemporary Welsh writing with 55 short stories from the best of new short fiction. Writers include Leonora Britto, Sian Preece, Anna Hinds, Alun Richards, Meic Stephens, John Sam Jones and Lloyd Rees.
Layers represents pieces of me. It contains a plethora of topics from love to heartache, to injustice, to honest observations. Life can be viewed through a variety of lenses. Layers explores life experiences through the creative lenses of an artist. As a reader you will either find yourself somewhere within this work or be exposed to an unconsidered perspective.
Focusing on the life of Jim, a working-class man, this collection of humorous short stories captures the essence of Lancashire life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through Jim's experiences, the book explores themes of love, family, work, and community, offering a vivid portrayal of the social and economic conditions of the time. The engaging narrative provides valuable insights into the struggles and joys of the region's people, making it a significant resource for those interested in Lancashire's history and culture.
This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by offering a modern edition that remains faithful to the original text, ensuring accessibility and quality for readers.
Asoka: The Buddhist Emperor of India is regarded as a culturally important work in the historiography of the life and times of King Asoka. A masterpiece when it was first published, its importance has only increased with time.
'My name is Arthur Smith, unless there's anybody here from the Streatham tax office. In which case, I'm Daphne Fairfax.' This has been Arthur's opening line at hundreds of stand-up comedy performances.