This Element discusses the link between Samuel Beckett and E. M. Cioran, drawing upon the terms of Beckett's engagement with Cioran's writings, from the 1950s to the 1970s. Aspects of Cioran's conclusion about the formal nature that philosophy must assume chime with some of the formal decisions taken by Beckett in the mid-late prose.
'Some Other Where' is about steps and missteps, disconnection, and connection, both in relationships and between ourselves and the world. Matthews's poems embody those sudden jolts when we see our lives differently.
Drake's adventurous spirit takes him on a journey filled with curiosity and fun, ultimately leading him into a messy situation. As he navigates through his muck-filled escapade, he faces the challenge of finding his way home. With a reliance on his friends and family, the story explores themes of friendship, support, and the importance of community in overcoming obstacles.
Second collection from established poet and critic who has been a regular reviewer of poetry for London Magazine, Poetry Review and the TLS as well as poetry editor for Dublin Quarterly Magazine. This collection is a 'sustained meditation on magnetism in all its senses' (Bernard O'Donoghue).