Short and Sweet

By Simon Armitage

Short and Sweet is an inspiring anthology arranged to show how the short poem, defined here as no longer than thirteen lines - and sometimes a lot shorter than that - can tell a story, present a complex argument, and be packed with as much passion, wisdom and music as any more extended piece of writing. In his witty and instructive introduction, Simon Armitage, pace-setting poet of his generation, encourages us to consider how poets over five centuries have used brevity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0571278728
• ISBN13: 9780571278725
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.7"