Poyums (Main)
Len Pennie
(Author)
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Description
And I have done more than just simply get by
So much more than escape or survive
Through the galvanisation of love, time and patience
I'll take hold of my story and thrive.
After life that was seldom what life ought to be
Through laughter and love I'll be whole
This story is mine from the cover to spine
And the narrative I will control
Product Details
Price
$22.00
$20.46
Publisher
Canongate Books
Publish Date
April 23, 2024
Pages
128
Dimensions
5.1 X 7.9 X 0.7 inches | 0.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781805301387
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About the Author
Len Pennie is a poet who writes predominantly in the Scots language. She writes passionately about the promotion of minority languages, survivors of domestic abuse and the destigmatisation of mental illness.
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These are tough, muscular poems, not afraid to rhyme or to use language - English or Scots - to make their points with power and precision. Some of them are funny, some of them hurt. The sort of poetry debut that makes you excited for the poet's next collection--NEIL GAIMAN
I adore Lennie's poetry--NIGELLA LAWSON
I think Lennie is brilliant. She has such talent and passion and joy--MICHAEL SHEEN
The keeper and reinventor of the Scottish language in the 21st century--IAN MCMILLAN
Lively and honest, accessible and full of spirit, Len Pennie has a way of cutting direct to the heart of the matter, of saying what should be said, in the way it should be said, that is central to poetry.--JOSIE GILES
Len Pennie shares hersel, hert and soul, in this brilliant collection. Stunningly honest, vivid and skilled, her poyums bleeze wi passion, power and beauty, skinkle wi beautiful gems of language--ANNE DONOVAN
A poet who redefines what poetry is and who it is for--LEMN SISSAY
An unforgettable voice that takes on the power of English and Scots and lingers in the spaces in-between. These poyums made me wince, laugh, and marvel--SUSIE DENT
Poyums by Len Pennie is a wonderful debut, these poems are packed with courage and truth and fierce fire, I found vulnerability and tenderness shared here and also brutal honesty, this book is a bold and beautiful rallying cry--SALENA GODDEN
Pennie already - in this first collection - shows an impressive command of poetic technique [ . . . ] this intense and remarkable collection now marks her out as a poetic voice to be reckoned with - strong, tested, skilful, driven, and facing firmly towards the future-- "Scotsman"
Hugely inspirational to so many people from all walks of life, but especially for our next generation of young women--LORNA CALLERY-SITHOLE
A challenging, funny, naughty, angry and exultant celebration of the Scottish language and of womanhood-- "DAILY MAIL"
I adore Lennie's poetry--NIGELLA LAWSON
I think Lennie is brilliant. She has such talent and passion and joy--MICHAEL SHEEN
The keeper and reinventor of the Scottish language in the 21st century--IAN MCMILLAN
Lively and honest, accessible and full of spirit, Len Pennie has a way of cutting direct to the heart of the matter, of saying what should be said, in the way it should be said, that is central to poetry.--JOSIE GILES
Len Pennie shares hersel, hert and soul, in this brilliant collection. Stunningly honest, vivid and skilled, her poyums bleeze wi passion, power and beauty, skinkle wi beautiful gems of language--ANNE DONOVAN
A poet who redefines what poetry is and who it is for--LEMN SISSAY
An unforgettable voice that takes on the power of English and Scots and lingers in the spaces in-between. These poyums made me wince, laugh, and marvel--SUSIE DENT
Poyums by Len Pennie is a wonderful debut, these poems are packed with courage and truth and fierce fire, I found vulnerability and tenderness shared here and also brutal honesty, this book is a bold and beautiful rallying cry--SALENA GODDEN
Pennie already - in this first collection - shows an impressive command of poetic technique [ . . . ] this intense and remarkable collection now marks her out as a poetic voice to be reckoned with - strong, tested, skilful, driven, and facing firmly towards the future-- "Scotsman"
Hugely inspirational to so many people from all walks of life, but especially for our next generation of young women--LORNA CALLERY-SITHOLE
A challenging, funny, naughty, angry and exultant celebration of the Scottish language and of womanhood-- "DAILY MAIL"
