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''A firework display of technique, versatility and passion.'' Independent on Sunday

''The crafted sincerity of this potent, lyrical collection, in which an absolutely contemporary voice concisely expresses common concerns, is everything that poetry should be.'' Times Literary Supplement

''The first poet of serious artistic intent since Philip Larkin to have achieved popularity . . . it is possible that he will attain the sort of proverbial status Larkin now occupies.'' Sean O''Brien, The Deregulated Muse

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    A Paperback / softback by Simon Armitage

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      Publisher: Faber & Faber
      Publication Date: 03/09/2001
      ISBN13: 9780571169825, 978-0571169825
      ISBN10: 0571169821
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''A firework display of technique, versatility and passion.'' Independent on Sunday

      ''The crafted sincerity of this potent, lyrical collection, in which an absolutely contemporary voice concisely expresses common concerns, is everything that poetry should be.'' Times Literary Supplement

      ''The first poet of serious artistic intent since Philip Larkin to have achieved popularity . . . it is possible that he will attain the sort of proverbial status Larkin now occupies.'' Sean O''Brien, The Deregulated Muse

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