In a collection of poems spanning seventy years, John Binfield recounts experiences from his life and, in doing so, explores universal themes. The mercurial nature of memory provides a unifying theme. His poems range from humorous to heartbreaking, tackling, without flinching, subjects such as evacuation, schooldays, military service, the natural world, loss and the inexorable passage of time. These poems are beautifully written and crafted with care. They beg to be read aloud, performed even -
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Seller: Greystone Books, Margate, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 2011 First Edition, First Printing. NrF. 2011 First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, JOHN BINFIELD. Signing reads, 'To ---/With best wishes/John B'. A collection of poems spanning seventy years. John was later Headmaster of St Lawrence College, Ramsgate, Kent; a number of the poems are about Thanet, Kent. A near fine copy of a SCARCE 2011 first edition, first printing. Presentation Copy Inscribed & Signed. Seller Inventory # 20442
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