Books of poetry

Speed dating with Anne Kennedy, Helen Heath, Helen Lehndorf and Lynn Davidson.

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27th December, 2012

Four substantial poetry collections in one review: the injustice! Has the world of over-caffeinated twittering speed daters infiltrated even the contemplative space needed for literary critical consideration? It’s ridiculous; it’s the zeitgeist. I suppose the only response is: get on with it. As with speed dating (Wikipedia tells me), a bell will ring between each poet. (Bell not provided: this is an interactive review. Ring your own.) Why this tone? Probably because I read Anne Kennedy’s gorgeous The Darling North last. Her goofy, joyous, self-mocking timbre insists on self-replicating, ...

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