Craig Raine je uznávaný básnik a kritik, ktorého dielo sa vyznačuje precíznym jazykom a prenikavým pohľadom na ľudskú skúsenosť. Vo svojej poézii často skúma témy pamäti, rodiny a kultúrnej identity, pričom jeho štýl je známy svojou intelektuálnou hĺbkou aj emocionálnou rezonanciou. Jeho tvorba býva opisovaná ako inovatívna a literárne náročná, čo z neho robí významnú postavu súčasnej britskej poézie. Raine sa tiež venuje literárnej kritike a esejistike, kde sa zameriava na analýzu a obhajobu kľúčových literárnych diel.
The Life And Death of a Man of Character
The moving, humane tragedy of a deeply flawed and self-destructive man, The Mayor of Casterbridge is the story of Michael Henchard, who sells his wife and baby daughter at a country fair in a fit of drunken anger.
From one of our leading contemporary critics and poets comes a fresh, wily, accessible book of poetry in all its forms.
A compact biography and guide to one of the greatest English-language poets, T. S. Eliot sheds new light on the themes and events that shaped the life and work of the Nobel laureate.
Craig Raine, an accomplished poet and editor, has had a significant literary career since his education at Exeter College, Oxford. He served as editor of Quarto and held the position of Poetry Editor at Faber. Currently a Fellow in English at New College, Oxford, he has edited Aret since 1999. His body of work includes six poetry collections, a verse drama directed by Patrick Marber, and two collections of literary essays. His latest novel, Heartbreak, was published in 2010 by Atlantic Books.
The seventh volume in the British Council's New Writing series. From some of Britain's most formidable literary talent, it places new names alongside more established ones, and offers contributions ranging from poetry to essays, and from short stories to previews of novels in progress.
Renowned for their insightful critique and poetic mastery, this work showcases the author's unique perspective on contemporary themes. The collection reflects deep emotional resonance and intellectual rigor, offering readers a profound exploration of human experience through vivid imagery and thought-provoking language. It stands as a testament to the author's status in the literary world, inviting readers to engage with complex ideas and emotions.