Selected Poems

Synopsis

‘This superb selection of Fiona Pitt-Kethley’s much celebrated poetry portrays an unusual life but also celebrates the things that all women, and all human beings, have in common (mainly sex). Incidents from Pitt-Kethley’s own life are used as a microcosm to portray greater truths. Her frank and at times erotic work is shocking, flagrant and bitingly funny.’

Praise for Previous Work

‘The Christina Rossetti of blow-jobs and Brewer’s droop.’ —Boyd Tonkin, The Observer

‘She´s one of the best poets working today.’ —Molly Parkin

‘Her own salient characteristics are those that used to be called masculine – directness if speech, independence, courage both physical and social, sexual ruthlessness and well-muscled legs.’ —Lucy Hughes Hallet

‘She is a dedicated poet, getting better all the time.’ —A.N. Wilson

‘The only prizes she’d win are of the cattle-market variety.’ —Arts Council England Officer

Collections: All, Author: Fiona Pitt-Kethley, Books VAT Zero Rated, Poetry by individual poets

Category: Extent: 144pp, Format: Hardback, Publication Date: 21-Apr-08, Publication Status: Out of print, Subject: Poetry by individual poets, Trim Size: 216 x 140mm