The Beautiful Lie

by Sheenagh Pugh

Lying and truth-telling are a matter of choice; our innate capacity for mendacity is the source of all story-telling. The title poem sets the thematic tone for this collection which explores the interface between fiction and reality. In "Fanfic", Pugh travels into cyberspace where devoted fans discuss, rewrite and reinvent cult-tv. A second sequence, "Lady Franklin's Man", details the long search for the Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, his widow's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1854113119
• ISBN13: 9781854113115
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Seren Books
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 8.1"