Pam Ayres - The Works: The Classic Collection
A delightful selection from a beloved poet
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Ebury Publishing
Published:18th Feb '10
Should be back in stock very soon
This collection features 120 poems by Pam Ayres, showcasing her humor and insights, perfect for both longtime fans and new readers alike.
This delightful collection features 120 of Pam Ayres' beloved poems, showcasing her unique wit and humor. Among the standout pieces are 'The Battery Hen', a poignant reflection on animal welfare, and 'Please Will You Take Your Children Home Before I Do Them In?', which humorously captures the challenges of parenting. Other notable works include 'Sling Another Chair Leg on the Fire, Mother', and the ever-popular 'Oh, I Wish I'd Looked After Me Teeth', which resonates with anyone who has ever regretted neglecting their dental care.
Pam Ayres - The Works: The Classic Collection includes not only the poems themselves but also a general introduction by Ayres, providing insight into her creative process and the context of her work. Each poem is accompanied by individual introductions, enriching the reader's understanding and appreciation of these classic pieces from the seventies and eighties. This edition is further enhanced by specially commissioned line drawings by Susan Hellard, adding a visual element that complements Ayres' words.
With its blend of humor, nostalgia, and poignant observations, Pam Ayres - The Works: The Classic Collection is sure to resonate with fans of all ages. Whether you are revisiting these classics or discovering them for the first time, this collection promises to entertain and inspire, making it a treasured addition to any poetry lover's library.
Pam Ayres is a proper poet, whose wistful, funny, and perceptive verse captures both the joy and unfairness of life * Sunday Times *
One of the fastest selling tickets at the Fringe, Pam Ayres' appeal seems undiminished * Edinburgh Herald *
Pam Ayres is a poet for the people. Her verse portrays a wicked sense of humour, and deals with subjects not normally thought to be worthy of poetry * Melbourne Herald Sun *
Pam Ayres, the bestselling poet, writes as rhapsodically about the Wonderbra as Wordsworth did about daffodils * Guardian *
There are clear comparisons between Pam and Sir John Betjeman * Daily Express *
ISBN: 9781846077937
Dimensions: 198mm x 127mm x 15mm
Weight: 179g
256 pages