Lee Harwood Knihy

Contains the poems of legendary Dada poet Tristan Tzara (1896-1963) that encompass the full range of Tzara's works.

This curated selection showcases the poetry of Lee Harwood, highlighting his mastery from 1965 to 2007. It serves as an accessible introduction for new readers, featuring a mix of well-known works alongside new poems. The collection reflects Harwood's significant contributions to contemporary poetry, reaffirming his status as a vital voice in the literary landscape.

The book features a collection of interviews between Lee Harwood and his friend Kelvin Corcoran, offering insights into Harwood's thoughts on poetry and his creative process. This intimate dialogue provides readers with a deeper understanding of Harwood's work and artistic philosophy, making it a valuable companion to his Selected Poems.

HMS Little Fox marks Lee Harwood's first major collection following his acclaimed Fulcrum volumes, showcasing his evolution as a poet. The collection features innovative directions and reflects his mature style while preserving the unique elements of the original edition, including postcard images and Egyptian sigils. Notably, it also includes a poem that was omitted from his later Collected works, offering readers a glimpse into his creative journey and the nuances of his literary voice.

The poetry of Lee Harwood captures the innovative spirit of his era, showcasing a diverse range of forms, from direct lyric to conceptual found texts. Known for his unique voice, Harwood's work blends humor, erudition, and emotional depth, often defying conventional poetic rules. This comprehensive collection includes all his published poems and creative prose, arranged chronologically, along with previously unpublished and restored works. Harwood's influence on contemporary poetry is significant, making discussions of the genre incomplete without acknowledging his contributions.

The Orchid Boat is a weave of stories: some personal, some historical, some real, some imaginary. Often these stories may co-exist in a poem just as they do in one's everyday mind, as a collage mirroring our own perception of the world. This is a mix that can include Alexandria or China or Brighton or North Wales. These interwoven stories insist on the acceptance of contradictions and complexity in people and in life. In Harwood's poems the richest material and tone is found in the ordinary', and in The Orchid Boat this focus is thrown into even greater relief as he explores the power and weight of memories.