David Morley
1) Enchantment
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Language
English
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Exploring questions such as How does a blacksmith make fresh life from fire? Why does a creature that is half-man and half-hedgehog decide to take on the human race? and How do you ride a horse through time? this ambitious and prize-winning anthology reclaims the magical short story on behalf of the medium of poetry. Revealing a myriad of tales and charms, these poems take their imaginative energies from Romany life and lore, delving into lives lived...
2) FURY
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English
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Poetry Book Society Autumn 2020 ChoiceShortlisted for the 2020 Forward Prize for Best CollectionFURY sees the Ted Hughes Award winner David Morley once more seeking to give imaginative voice to the natural world and to those silenced or overlooked in modern society, ranging from the Romany communities of past and present Britain, to Tyson Fury and Towfiq Bihani, one of the forgotten inmates of the Guantanamo bay detention centre. In poems that bristle...
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"Creative writing has become a highly professionalised academic discipline, with popular courses and prestigious degree programmes worldwide. This book is a must for all students and teachers of creative writing, indeed for anyone who aspires to be a published writer. It engages with a complex art in an accessible manner, addressing concepts important to the rapidly growing field of creative writing, while maintaining a strong craft emphasis, analysing...
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Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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"Climb into the saddle of one of Marco Polo's pack horses, and begin an epic journey across the wilds of Central Asia. Tackle jagged mountains, deep ravines, haunted deserts, bandits, and highwaymen as you travel along the ancient silk road. Pay homage at the court of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan, the greatest ruler in the world. Follow Marco Polo's expedition stage by stage, and read about his many true-life adventures." --Page [4] of cover.
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Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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"Sail up the Missouri River with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the vast, uncharted territory of the United States. Share the thrills and spills of the explorers as they cross the Rocky Mountains and travel down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. Befriend Native American tribes and learn from their knowledge of the land and dangers ahead. Follow Lewis and Clark's expedition stage by stage, and read about their many true-life adventures."...
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