Rookie: Selected Poems by Caroline Bird

Rookie: Selected Poems

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Rookie: Selected Poems

Carcanet Press

Rookie: Selected Poems

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A bold collection from a singular voice in contemporary poetry. Caroline Bird's Rookie showcases two decades of startlingly original verse. Known for her courageous exploration of subjects and striking metaphors, Bird's poems offer both risk and reward for the reader.

From her debut at fifteen with Looking through Letterboxes to her Forward Prize-winning The Air Year, Bird's work resonates with humor, wisdom, and raw energy. This selection presents a journey through personal experiences, identity, and modern life, marked by an irrepressible spirit.

For poetry lovers, students of literature, and anyone seeking insightful and emotionally charged verse, Rookie is a testament to Bird's enduring impact on the poetry world. Discover a collection that bursts with linguistic energy and unflinching honesty. Experience poetry that is both 'wise, bitterly funny' and deeply moving.
Book Details
Publisher:
Carcanet Press
ISBN:
9781800171862
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
192
Authors:
Caroline Bird
Published Date:
2022-07-28
Language:
English
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All Poetry Caroline Bird English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh European LGBTQ+ Love & Erotica Women Authors

About Caroline Bird

British poet and playwright Caroline Bird won the 2020 Forward Prize for Best Collection for The Air Year (Carcanet, 2020), which was also shortlisted for the Costa Poetry Award and the Polari Prize. Born in Leeds in 1986, she published her debut, Looking Through Letterboxes (Carcanet, 2002), at fifteen. In These Days of Prohibition (Carcanet, 2017) was shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Ted Hughes Award, and Ambush at Still Lake followed from Carcanet in 2024. She won the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award twice and received an Eric Gregory Award in 2002. She teaches for the Arvon Foundation.

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