Book of poetry brian patten

Buy selected poems 1st edition by brian patten isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Brian patten poems, quotations and biography on brian patten poet page. Poet and performer brian patten first made his name in the 1960s as one of the liverpool. Born near liverpools docks, he attended sefton park school in the smithdown road area of liverpool, where he was noted for his essays and greatly encouraged in his work by harry sutcliffe his form teacher. Poet and performer brian patten first made his name in the 1960s as one of the liverpool poets, along with adrian henri and roger mcgough. His poetry for adults has been translated into many languages, and his collections include collected love poems, armada, and, from penguin, selected poems. Classic poetry series brian patten 17 poems publication date. Its no wonder that brian patten s poems appeal to both children and adults hes a great example of the importance of keeping a childlike wonder when looking at the world, and in holding on to the ability to dream and imagine. Their popular anthology the mersey sound published in 1967 has sold over 250,000 copies to date. Buy the puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry by patten, brian, patten, brian isbn. His poetry for adults has been published in many languages and his collections include love poems, storm damage, and grinning jack. Read all poems of brian patten and infos about brian patten. His verse for children includes gargling with jelly, juggling with gerbils, and thawing frozen frogs.

Truthful and tender, profoundly aware of the possibility of magic and the miraculous, these poems are beautiful, informed, and, even at their darkest moments, filled with courage and hope. Hilarious, lyrical, outrageous and serious poems all rub shoulders in this collection. Their aim was to make poetry accessible and to bring it to new audiences. He came to prominence in the 1960s as one of the liverpool poets, and writes primarily. Widely acknowledged as one of europes foremost writers, brian patten s love poems have earned him recognition far and wide. Com the worlds poetry archive brian patten 7 february 1946 born near liverpools docks, he attended sefton park school in the smithdown road area of liverpool. His books have in recent years been translated into italian, spanish, german and polish. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Opening his poem with verse by pablo neruda, patten s poem argues that it is the act of remembrance which offers family members the best antidote to the anguish of loss. Moons last case by brian patten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gargling with jelly by brian patten, one of our bestloved poets.

Poetry helps us understand what weve forgotten to remember. Brian patten born 7 february 1946 is an english poet and author. This is an utterly brilliant collection of the very best poems, from puffin books. Brian patten brian patten poems poem hunter poetry.

Brian patten is a popular poet and performer, equally successful in his parallel career as a childrens author. In tackling the subject of grief, patten views poetry as performing an important social function. Lets celebrate liverpool poet brian pattens literary work. Brian patten, hair today, no her tomorrow, vienna lit festival 2008.