The Automatic Oracle (Oxford Poets) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

The Automatic Oracle (Oxford Poets) Book

A witty and original collection of poems by the author of Fast Forward, The Automatic Oracle illustrates Peter Porter's uncanny talent for difficult rhyming stanzas and his irreverence, on occasion, in deciding not to rhyme at all. In poems such as "Spiderwise" and "The Pantoum of the Opera" his writing process seems easy and he handles difficult rhythms, such as the triolet, with characteristic aplomb. Porter earned a Whitbread Prize in 1988 for this collection.Read More

from£N/A | RRP: £5.99
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £N/A
  • Product Description

    With this new collection, Peter Porter shows his maturity as a poet and displays his ability to work in a variety of forms. The "oracle" of the title is the English language, with the poet acting as a "priest" bound to carry messages to the outside world. Porter's themes here are childhood, dreams, painting, history, and most important, words and their responsibilities.

  • 0192820885
  • 9780192820884
  • Peter Porter
  • 1 December 1987
  • Oxford Paperbacks
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 80
  • 1st Edition
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.