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The poems in The Past Is a Dangerous Driver is inspired by Neal Mason's fascination with the past, not only in the way it exists as general history but also as it is formed by one's own personal recollection. Through his poems, Neil links the past to the present, in a way that puts events in a new light and exposes discovery of hidden complexities. History is no longer seen as being made up of facts and artefacts but instead it is presented as the manifestation of the human spirit. The poems also conjure up an eclectic view of Britain, its values, history and even future. The title of collection is a hint that the past does affect the present, not always for the best, but its influence needs to be acknowledged.

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After Dunwich Derelict Classroom The Long Campaign 7th December Holiday Romance Martello Tower Wooden Ruler Mendel, Shopping Affinity Reflected on Water S.S. Saxon Star The Figure Not as a Medal Slowing Down World War II Bomb Lineage Journal of a Tree The Stratagem Breakages Submersion The Grand Nitrator The Museum of Lost Art The Pied Piper SPQR Contiguity

The The Past Is a Dangerous Driver: Poems

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      Publisher Holland Park Press
      Published 22 September 2022
      ISBN-13 9781907320958
      978-1907320958
      ISBN-10 1907320954

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The poems in The Past Is a Dangerous Driver is inspired by Neal Mason's fascination with the past, not only in the way it exists as general history but also as it is formed by one's own personal recollection. Through his poems, Neil links the past to the present, in a way that puts events in a new light and exposes discovery of hidden complexities. History is no longer seen as being made up of facts and artefacts but instead it is presented as the manifestation of the human spirit. The poems also conjure up an eclectic view of Britain, its values, history and even future. The title of collection is a hint that the past does affect the present, not always for the best, but its influence needs to be acknowledged.

      Table of Contents
      After Dunwich Derelict Classroom The Long Campaign 7th December Holiday Romance Martello Tower Wooden Ruler Mendel, Shopping Affinity Reflected on Water S.S. Saxon Star The Figure Not as a Medal Slowing Down World War II Bomb Lineage Journal of a Tree The Stratagem Breakages Submersion The Grand Nitrator The Museum of Lost Art The Pied Piper SPQR Contiguity

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