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George Szirtes came to Britain as an eight-year-old refugee after the Hungarian uprising in 1956. Educated in England, he trained as a painter, and has always written in English. Haunted by his family's knowledge and experience of war, occupation and the Holocaust, as well as by loss, danger and exile, all of Szirtes' poetry covers universal themes: love, desire and illusion: loyalty and betrayal: history, art and memory: humanity and truth. This comprehensive retrospective of his work covers poetry from over a dozen collections written over four decades, with a substantial gathering of new poems.
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Poetry exploring exile, memory, and universal human themes.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to poetry that uniquely blends personal history with universal themes, George Szirtes' collection is a must-read. His work resonates with those interested in the immigrant experience, the echoes of war, and the depths of human emotion, all captured through a compelling poetic voice that spans decades.
