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'I got my pen': an interview with Marianne Morris
In an exclusive interview with Marianne Morris, we unravelled the personal journey behind her vivid poetry. She discussed the transcendence of language and her passionate, almost spiritual relationship with writing. Morris's candid insight offers inspiration for both established literateurs and those grasping their pen for the first time.
Two New Poems by Alex Shaw
Alex Shaw's latest poems "Clusters in Morphospace" and "The Stone Curlew" grace our pages with their evocative imagery and rhythmic brilliance. Shaw's poetry is a dance of words that wraps the reader in a profound exploration of space and time.
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'A stay against confusion': An Interview with Hugo Williams
Hugo Williams opens up about the essence of his craft and the way he captures the chaotic beauty of life through verse. This interview reveals the heartfelt struggles and triumphs of a poet's life.
From the Archive
We delve into the past with "Twi-Twoo! Don Paterson, 'Sonnets and Songs', 14 December 2015," a throwback to timeless poetry that continues to echo through contemporary literary halls.
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'In the Beginning was the Sea' by Tomás González
Tomás González pens a haunting narrative in In the Beginning was the Sea, a tale of two city intellectuals’ retreat into a seemingly idyllic life by the sea. Our reviewer, Debjani Biswas-Hawkes, delves into how the novel masterfully juxtaposes the allure of a simple existence with the harsh realities of a life torn from societal structures.
González's intricate storytelling and descriptive prowess bring the volatile beauty of nature to life, painting an introspective and sometimes melancholic portrait of the characters’ inner and outer lives. The novel explores themes of escapism, the human condition, and the unsustainability of idealistic dreams, ultimately questioning our place in the world and our relationship with it.
Exploring the Relationship Between Travel and Literature
Travel and literature are inherently connected; each represents a journey of sorts. The characters of Tomás González in In the Beginning was the Sea embark on a physical migration to escape the chaos of city life, only to find that their internal explorations are just as tumultuous and revealing. The universal quest for meaning and purpose mirrors the wanderings of the traveler and hints at the transformative power of both travel and literary engagement. As we turn the pages of González's narrative, we, too, traverse diverse terrains of emotion and cognition, akin to discovering new lands, new seas, and ultimately, new aspects of ourselves.