by Clive James (Author)
In his insightful collection of poems Clive James looks back over an extraordinarily rich life with a clear-eyed and unflinching honesty. There are regrets, but no trace of self-pity in these verses, which - for all their open dealings with death and illness - are primarily a celebration of what is treasurable and memorable in our time here.
Again and again, James reminds us that he is not only a poet of effortless wit and lyric accomplishment: he is also an immensely wise one, who delights in using poetic form to bring a razor-sharp focus to his thought. Miraculously, these poems see James writing with his insight and energy not only undiminished but positively charged by his situation: Sentenced to Life represents a career high point from one of the greatest literary intelligences of the age.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
Edition: Main Market
Publisher: Picador
Published: 22 Sep 2016
ISBN 10: 1447284054
ISBN 13: 9781447284055
Book Overview: Sentenced to Life was critically acclaimed on publication and went on to be the bestselling original poetry collection in the UK in 2015.