Poems by J.H. Prynne, published by Bloodaxe, encapsulates the intricate and challenging nature of Prynne’s voice, reflecting his status as a key figure in contemporary British poetry. The collection offers a deeply layered exploration of language and meaning, where each poem invites readers into a complex interplay of sound, rhythm, and fragmentary imagery. Bloodaxe’s edition brings together a selection of Prynne’s works that demonstrate his unique ability to disrupt conventional poetic form, encouraging an active engagement with the text that resonates with both difficulty and reward. This volume serves as a vital introduction to Prynne’s demanding yet richly rewarding poetry, situating his work firmly within modern literary experimentation.
Poems by J.H. Prynne, published by Bloodaxe, encapsulates the intricate and challenging nature of Prynne’s voice, reflecting his status as a key figure in contemporary British poetry. The collection offers a deeply layered exploration of language and meaning, where each poem invites readers into a complex interplay of sound, rhythm, and fragmentary imagery. Bloodaxe’s edition brings together a selection of Prynne’s works that demonstrate his unique ability to disrupt conventional poetic form, encouraging an active engagement with the text that resonates with both difficulty and reward. This volume serves as a vital introduction to Prynne’s demanding yet richly rewarding poetry, situating his work firmly within modern literary experimentation.
Bloodaxe Books Ltd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1999 Hardback dustjacket has sun-mark along spine and slightly to left of front of copy otherwise in perfect order with no other internal/external marking
