Mouse poems read with little hippo di patten, brian e una grande selezione di libri, arte e articoli da collezione disponibile su abebooks. New adaptations into poetry of the aesop fables viking kestrel picture books jan 1, 1977. Now his love poems, old and new, are collected together in his single volume. Brian patten is a popular poet and performer, equally successful in his parallel career as a childrens author. Lets celebrate liverpool poet brian pattens literary work.
Collections of his own poetry are published in puffin and he is the editor of the puffin book of twentieth century verse. Born near liverpools docks, he attended sefton park school in the smithdown road area of liverpool, where he was noted for his essays and greatly encouraged in his work by harry sutcliffe his form teacher. Brian patten poems, quotations and biography on brian patten poet page. Brian patten project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Brian patten brian patten poems poem hunter poetry. Many examples of these literary devices can be found throughout all of the works of these poets but especially in defying gravity by roger mcgough, in the dark by brian patten, and poem in memoriam of t. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry the puffin book of modern childrens verse this page is based on the ed wikipedia brian patten. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry by brian patten, 9780140384215, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
One of the three contributors to the famous mouldbreaking penguin anthology the mersey sound, published in 1967 when he was barely into his twenties, brian patten has gone on to become one of our bestloved poets for both adults and children alike. One of his first articles was on roger mcgough and adrian henri, two poporiented liverpool poets who later joined patten in a bestselling poetry anthology called the mersey sound, drawing popular attention to his own contemporary collections little johnnys confession 1967 and notes to the hurrying man 1969. Truthful and tender, profoundly aware of the possibility of magic and the miraculous, these. His verse for children includes gargling with jelly, juggling with gerbils, and thawing frozen frogs. An utterly brilliant collection of the very best poems, from puffin books. Brian patten came to public attention with the publication of the mersey sound in 1967. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Brian patten welcome to brian pattens official website. Brian patten s love poems have earned him recognition far and wide. Truthful and tender, profoundly aware of the possibility of magic and the miraculous, these poems are beautiful, informed, and, even at their darkest moments. His poetry for adults has been translated into many languages, and his collections include collected love poems, armada. His poetry for adults has been translated into many languages, and his collections include collected love poems, armada, and, from penguin, selected poems. Armada is perhaps pattens most mature and formal book, dispensing with much of the playfulness of former work. Hilarious, lyrical, outrageous and serious poems all rub shoulders in this collection.
Read all poems of brian patten and infos about brian patten. A celebratory anthology of the best of puffin poetry publishing, including poems by roger. Buy selected poems 1st edition by brian patten isbn. You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the ccbysa. Brian patten brian patten biography poem hunter poetry. Gargling with jelly by brian patten, one of our bestloved poets. Poet and performer brian patten first made his name in the 1960s as one of the liverpool poets, along with adrian henri and roger mcgough. A selection of brian pattens best work over the last fortyfive years, chosen by the poet himself. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry by edited by.
See more ideas about poems, roger mcgough and poetry. See brian patten reading this verse taken from his new collection of wise and witty verse the book of upside down thinking. This is an utterly brilliant collection of the very best poems, from puffin books. He writes mostly lyrical poetry about human relationships. Explore books by brian patten with our selection at. Brian patten reads a test of faith from the book of upside. Their aim was to make poetry accessible and to bring it to new audiences. His work for children includes the poetry collections gargling with jelly and thawing frozen frogs as well as plays and the awardwinning novel mr moons last case. Its no wonder that brian pattens poems appeal to both children and adults hes a great example of the importance of keeping a childlike wonder when looking at the world, and in holding on to the ability to dream and imagine. His books have since been translated into many european language.
Brian patten s poetry resonates with a lyricism that pulls at the readers heart with piercing illumination. This new selection, chosen by the poet himself and ranging chronologically over five decades, includes a dozen recent unpublished poems. His work for children includes the poetry collections gargling with jelly and thawing frozen frogs as well as plays and the awardwinning. Brian patten born 7 february 1946 is an english poet and author. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry including poems from. One of the three contributors to the famous mouldbreaking penguin anthology the mersey sound, published in 1967 when he was barely into his twenties. His poetry for adults has been published in many languages and his collections include love poems, storm damage, and grinning jack. A selection of brian pattens best work over the last fortyfive years, cho.
The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry brian patten. Linda cookson this is the first fulllength critical evaluation of patten s work as a poet, as a performer and as a hugely popular childrens writer. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry has a range of poems from a range of poets. Brian patten is the author of collected love poems 4. In many ways, his books for adults and children have much in common. The poets most commonly associated with this label are adrian henri, roger mcgough and brian patten. It is a celebratory anthology of the best of puffin poetry publishing, inclu. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry by brian patten waterstones.
Of all the poets writing today, brian patten is perhaps the most accessible and popular. His poems explore the great theme of love and all its various manifestations with a profundity that is accessible. He came to prominence in the 1960s as one of the liverpool poets, and writes primarily lyrical poetry about human relationships. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry by brian patten. They were featured in a 1967 book the liverpool scene edited by edward luciesmith, with a blurb by ginsberg and published by donald carroll. Moons last case by brian patten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Poems community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Sep 06, 2019 the poem is by brian patten an english poet and author born 1946. May 23, 2018 see brian patten reading this verse taken from his new collection of wise and witty verse the book of upside down thinking. Widely acknowledged as one of europes foremost writers, brian pattens love poems have earned him recognition far and wide. Many of the rhymes from the collection are based on teaching stories. Other books for children include the big snuggleup with illustrations by nicola bayley andersen press, 2011 and monster slayer, a simplified version of beowulf, with illustrations by chris riddell. Their popular anthology the mersey sound published in 1967 has sold over 250,000 copies to date.
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