Cancer

By Tom Raworth

Book Overview

A lost masterpiece of experimental literature, finally unearthed.Cancer by Tom Raworth blends poetry, journal entries, and letters into a poignant exploration of mortality and the artistic life. This collection, originally slated for publication in 1973, now sees the light, offering a unique glimpse into Raworth's creative process and personal reflections.

This edition unveils Raworth's intimate "Logbook," his raw "Journal" from early 1971, and the revealing letters penned to Edward Dorn during his Yaddo residency. Experience Raworth's signature blend of avant-garde poetics and unflinching honesty as he grapples with illness, memory, and the search for meaning. For readers of British modernist poetry, experimental literature, and anyone seeking profound reflections on life and art.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1800174624
• ISBN13: 9781800174627
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Lives and Letters
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 8.4"