Empty Nest Book Reviews

Empty Nest by Professor Carol Ann Duffy DBE Book Summary

‘Carol Ann Duffy is the most humane and accessible poet of our time’ - Guardian

In this stunning anthology of ninety nine modern and classic poems, Carol Ann Duffy delves into the powerful and unique bond between parent and child. Empty Nest contemplates growing old, the love of a parent, the everyday of family life, as well as poems that explore darker terrains – grief, loss and estrangement. Some of our favourite poets are collected here, such as Elizabeth Bishop, Jackie Kay, Simon Armitage, Shakespeare, Imtiaz Dharker, Seamus Heaney and Don Paterson.

These poems are by turns wry, moving, profound, funny, melancholic and wise; they will console and comfort those suddenly facing a house that may be much cleaner, but is also much quieter, than it once was. There is something here for every reader to treasure.

‘Wonderful . . . a poet alert to every sound and shape of language’ - Telegraph

👋 Do you love Empty Nest books? Please share your friends!

Empty Nest (Professor Carol Ann Duffy DBE) Book Reviews 2024

Professor Carol Ann Duffy DBE - Empty Nest Discussions & Comments

Have you read this book yet? What do you think about Empty Nest by Professor Carol Ann Duffy DBE book? Ask the bookpedia.co community a question about Empty Nest!