Vicky Arthurs

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Vicky ArthursVicky Arthurs is a poet who writes about family life with warmth and charm. Her book, Limehaven, is inspired by childhood memories of her grandparents: life’s small details captured with love. Get Vicky's free newsletter here: https://bit.ly/2It4caMLimehaven (Poems for my grandparents), released 26 September 20171. Part 1 (Before)2. Courting Mabel3. Two wars, two sons4. Milk and moonshine5. Part 2 (Indoors)6. Welcome7. Eating her up8. My grandfather is a country9. Dominoes10. The fall of the monarchy on a Monday afternoon11. Hunting for winks12. The visitor13. Patient pursuits14. Determining the weather15. Powder puff16. You knit the ocean17. What's in a name18. Thanks be to TV19. Company20. Company II21. Sleeping with ghosts22. Mysteries23. Nick and the beanstalk24. The song of the knife25. Eager for Easter26. Part 3 (Outdoors)27. Blackbird28. May bells in the borderlands29. Little Blighter30. Reflection31. Earthworm32. Treasures33. Greenhouse34. Tortoise wars35. On top of the willow36. Heatwave37. Hear no evil38. Hook line and sinker39. Requiem for a fish40. Part 4 (After)41. He broke his heart like Jesus42. Life cycle43. She crochets the stars44. Leaving Limehaven45. About the poems46. End creditsPRAISE FOR LIMEHAVEN"The book rolls out with a joyous panache… There is a gorgeous childlike voice to these poems, peppered with songs, rhymes and humour.” (Robin Houghton, Envoi) "…the language is simple, there is an immediacy here, a freshness… It illustrates Arthurs’ gift for tenderness, which is so powerfully demonstrated in this collection.” (Paul Blake, Brittle Star) "...the best debut collection I’ve read in ages. This delightful, nostalgic book is a love letter to Vicky’s grandparents. The poems are clever and beautiful…” (Elaine Cusack, Culture, The Journal)PERFORMED BY THE AUTHORThis evocative poetry collection celebrates the bond between young and old, capturing time spent together and wonders shared. Inspired by childhood memories of her grandparents, Vicky Arthurs' vivid poems explore themes of love, war, nature and innocence. Some poems are seen through the eyes of a child, while others are remembrances and reimaginings of her grandparents’ lives. Written with warmth and charm, this poetic family memoir pays tribute to a generation who lived through two World Wars.Running time: 57 mins

City: Newcastle upon Tyne

State: England

Country: United Kingdom (GB)

Currency : GBP

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