Guarding the Border: Selected Poems by Sebastian Barker is a compelling collection that navigates the complex terrains of identity, culture, and belonging. Barker's poetic voice is both meditative and urgent, weaving personal reflection with broader social and political concerns. The poems evoke a deep sense of place, capturing the liminal spaces that exist at borders—whether literal, emotional, or ideological. This selection showcases Barker’s mastery of lyrical language and nuanced imagery, inviting readers to contemplate the thresholds we all guard in our lives. It is a sophisticated and thought-provoking volume that enriches any poetry lover’s collection.
Guarding the Border: Selected Poems by Sebastian Barker is a compelling collection that navigates the complex terrains of identity, culture, and belonging. Barker's poetic voice is both meditative and urgent, weaving personal reflection with broader social and political concerns. The poems evoke a deep sense of place, capturing the liminal spaces that exist at borders—whether literal, emotional, or ideological. This selection showcases Barker’s mastery of lyrical language and nuanced imagery, inviting readers to contemplate the thresholds we all guard in our lives. It is a sophisticated and thought-provoking volume that enriches any poetry lover’s collection.
Enitharmon, London, 1992 softcover first edition. Name inscribed inside otherwise a very clean copy in fine/very good condition
