More for Helen of Troy - Mundy, Simon
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Suffused with the atmosphere of the landscapes that inspire the poet, including the lush countryside of Powys and islands throughout the world, this well-wrought poetry collection contemplates universal midlife themes. It is deeply involved with questions of desire, such as the ideal of a beautiful woman, hope of a good state, and vision of a pristine country and seaside. The tension between such ideals, lofty aims, and inevitable disappointments unite in the main title sequence, where an entire society must scheme and suffer for Helen's allure. These pointed poems provide an enjoyable glimpse into the poet's poignant imagination.…mehr

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Suffused with the atmosphere of the landscapes that inspire the poet, including the lush countryside of Powys and islands throughout the world, this well-wrought poetry collection contemplates universal midlife themes. It is deeply involved with questions of desire, such as the ideal of a beautiful woman, hope of a good state, and vision of a pristine country and seaside. The tension between such ideals, lofty aims, and inevitable disappointments unite in the main title sequence, where an entire society must scheme and suffer for Helen's allure. These pointed poems provide an enjoyable glimpse into the poet's poignant imagination.
Autorenporträt
Simon Mundy is the author of three books of poetry and three novels as well as several biographies, including Elgar: The Illustrated Lives of Great Composers. He has more than 30 years of experience as a broadcaster on BBC Radio 3 and 4; is the founder of the European Forum for the Arts and Heritage (now Culture Action Europe); and an advisor to the Council of Europe and to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.