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Published for the first time in 1972, this verse collection reveals lesser-known facets of the novelist Alexander Trocchi's writing. The poems included span a long period of time, and range from the lyricism of his early love poetry and reflections on his involvement in drug culture to the penetrating comments on contemporary figures and events of his later pieces. Trocchi's language is strong, rich and frankly obscene, and his arguments are both witty and profound.Featuring an introduction by William S. Burroughs and a new preface by John Calder, Man at Leisure forms a notable addition to the published work of one of the finest Scottish writers of the twentieth century.

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The poems in this book are reminiscent of John Donne and the metaphysical poets … Alex writes about spirit, flesh and death and the vision that comes through the flesh. -- William S. Burroughs

Man at Leisure

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      Publisher Alma Books Ltd
      Published 28 February 2019
      ISBN-13 9780714549446
      978-0714549446
      ISBN-10 0714549444

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Published for the first time in 1972, this verse collection reveals lesser-known facets of the novelist Alexander Trocchi's writing. The poems included span a long period of time, and range from the lyricism of his early love poetry and reflections on his involvement in drug culture to the penetrating comments on contemporary figures and events of his later pieces. Trocchi's language is strong, rich and frankly obscene, and his arguments are both witty and profound.Featuring an introduction by William S. Burroughs and a new preface by John Calder, Man at Leisure forms a notable addition to the published work of one of the finest Scottish writers of the twentieth century.

      Trade Review
      The poems in this book are reminiscent of John Donne and the metaphysical poets … Alex writes about spirit, flesh and death and the vision that comes through the flesh. -- William S. Burroughs

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