The book of blood by vicki feaver 20060427 vicki feaver on. The book of blood is only her third book in a quarter of a century. Explore books by vicki feaver with our selection at. Vicki feaver published on may, 2006 feaver, vicki on. The gift by vicki feaver the book of blood, cape poetry you see her in the street and pull a gun out of your handbag. She studied music at durham university and english at university college, london, and worked as a lecturer in english and creative writing at university college, chichester. But now living in lanarkshire, scotland, right in the middle of the country i see lots of guns. I lived in brixton in central london for twenty years and though i sometimes heard gunshots i never actually saw a gun. Feavers patience becomes more intriguing because she hasnt been writing epics in. Vicki feaver was born in nottingham in 1943 and studied at durham and university college, london. Sloes is included in my latest collection the book of blood, published by cape in 2006. Vicki feaver is one of the finest poets currently writing in scotland, ive heard her read a few times and was interested to read her work on the page for a change. The book of blood by feaver, vicki penguin random house. But it also reveals an intense involvement with nature and a capacity for healing and love.
Vicki feaver moved to dunsyre, south lanarkshire in 2000. Aug 08, 2014 both poems from vicki feavers forthcoming 2015 collection from cape poetry, provisionally titled i want. The book was also the recipient of a heinemann prize and shortlisted for the forward prize. Vicki feaver born 1943 in nottingham is an english poet. She writes beautifully with a real sense for the sounds and rhythms of language, she uses a lot of subtle internal rhyme. Read the book of blood by vicki feaver available from rakuten kobo. Lee the book of blood por vicki feaver disponible en rakuten kobo. The book of blood, by vicki feaver the independent. Feaver s poem judith, from her book, handless maiden, was awarded the forward prize for best single poem. The book of blood, jonathan cape, london, 2006 like a fiend hid in a cloud, jonathan cape, london, 20 links feaver s page at the poetry archive. It deals with breakup, depression, illness and death.
The book of blood by vicki feaver overdrive rakuten. She has published two previous collections, close relatives 1981 and the handless maiden 1994. The book of blood paperback may 30, 2006 by vicki feaver author visit amazons vicki feaver page. Split between dark and light, this book records the dichotomy of human e. The handless maiden by vicki feaver penguin books australia. Vicki feaver set in a territory which connects child with adult, myth with reality, the personal with the universal, the book shows a poet fully open. The book of blood ebook by vicki feaver 9781446435960. Vicki feaver is an awardwinning poet living in south lanarkshire, scotland. Close relatives secker, 1981, the handless maiden cape, 1994 and the book of blood cape 2006, which was shortlisted for the forward prize. Close relatives 1981, the handless maiden 1994, winner of the heinemann award and shortlisted for the forward prize, and the book of blood 2006, which was shortlisted for both the forward prize and thecosta poetry award. Buy the book of blood third impression by vicki feaver isbn.
She has published two previous collections, close relatives 1981 and. The book of blood ebook por vicki feaver 9781446435960. The book of blood by vicki feaver penguin books australia. The book of blood vicki feaver national library of australia. Vicki feaver is one of the finest poets currently writing in scotland, ive heard her read a few times and was interested to read her work o. The book of blood by feaver, vicki 2006 paperback on. She lives between dunsyre, on the edge of the pentlands, and a small flat on the shore overlooking the water of leith. Feaver s patience becomes more intriguing because she hasnt been writing epics in. She previously taught creative writing at the university of chichester where she is now emeritus professor. Sep 11, 2007 the book of blood by vicki feaver cape 2006 66pp. The book of blood by vicki feaver is available in these. The blood of the title includes the blood of murder, sacrifice, menstruation, ancestry, and of wild creatures shot for food. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book of blood vicki feaver national library of.
However, her poetry is also highly sensual and inviting, with a tactile quality her archive reading brings to the fore. Citation titlethe book of blood vicki feaver author1feaver, vicki, 1943 year2006 publishercape poetry isbn9780224076845 languageenglish close email this record email to. This collection, which sees her shortlisted alongside seamus heaney for the 2006 forward. Vicki feaver poet united kingdom poetry international. Her last collection the book of blood was shortlisted for the forward and costa prizes. Her work is represented in many anthologies of contemporary poetry, and a selection is included in. The book of blood by vicki feaver 2006, paperback for sale. She has published three main collections of poetry. The handless maiden 1994, winner of the heinemann award and shortlisted for the forward poetry prize for best poetry collection of the year. Close relatives secker 1981, the handless maiden cape 1994 and the book of blood cape 2006. Feaver has described writing as a kind of gutting and certainly the title of her latest collection, the book of blood, would suggest she remains red in tooth and claw. Vicki feaver is the author of three poetry collections. Viki feaver, the book of blood by poetrylibrary on deviantart.
She studied music at durham university and english university college, london and worked as a lecturer. Split between dark and light, this book records the dichotomy of human experience with unflinching force and clarity. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book of blood was shortlisted for the costa and forward prizes. The book begins with poems about the breakup of a marriage but it goes on to reflect much wider concerns. Her collection the handless maiden won a heineman award and was shortlisted for the whitbread prize. Vicki feaver has published three collections of poetry, close relatives secker 1981, the handless maiden cape 1994 and the book of. Bbc radio 3 the essay, letters to a young poet, vicki feaver. Poet vicki feaver was born in nottingham in 1943 and educated at durham university and university college, london. Purchase a copy of vicki feavers latest collection the book of blood on amazon. Purchase a copy of vicki feaver s latest collection the book of blood on amazon.