London And Other Poems

By Lillian Slack-Davis and Slack Davis

Hear London think, dream and breathe in this vivid rediscovery of a lost poetic voice. In London And Other Poems, Slack Davis shapes an English poetry collection that moves from crowded streets to quiet interiors, tracing the rhythms of a great city and the lives folded within it. The city is the muse. With finely tuned lyric music and sharp observation, these poems about London catch fog, light, labour and leisure, offering city life reflections and urban experience poems that speak directly to modern readers of a poetry book for adults. As a London poetry book rooted in British city poetry, the volume also turns to other settings and states of mind, moving between public spaces and private reverie. Davis balances intimacy with a broader gaze, creating a lyric poetry collection that resonates with readers attuned to atmosphere, thought and the subtle drama of everyday life. Especially rewarding for fans of T. S. Eliot or for readers of Wordsworth, it shares their seriousness of purpose while adding Slack Davis's distinctive voice to London literary heritage. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Elegant and rich in mood, London And Other Poems suits casual dipping as much as rereading, and offers a gift for poetry lovers seeking an evocative London poetry book to keep and return to over time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354485146
• ISBN13: 9789354485145
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"