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Rough music

by Fiona Sampson

English poetryAuthorsPoetry (poetic works by one author)

The poems in this collection from Fiona Sampson offer a woman's perspective on the problems of identity, grief, loneliness and ill-health. "Rough music" is an old English custom of public scapegoating. In this book of disturbing musical echoes, brilliant renewals of carol, charm, folksong and balland explore violence, loss and belonging.

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Book data: Open Library