In her most autobiographical collection to date, Kate Noakes explores the pain of losing a long-built life and the joys of exploring a new one. This is a howl that ends with a hallelujah.
Kate Noakes Books
Kate Noakes is a poet whose work often delves into the complexities of human relationships and the inner lives of her characters. Her poetic style is marked by a strong lyricism and a keen observation of everyday moments. Noakes explores themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning in the modern world. Her poetry resonates with readers due to its emotional depth and linguistic precision.
Paris, Stage Left
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Exploring the vibrant tapestry of life in Paris, the collection captures Kate Noakes' experiences over her first five years in the city. Through lively and nuanced poetry, she reflects on the historical, tragic, and comedic aspects of her journey, beginning with her arrival in 2011 for a job opportunity. The poems reveal the complexities and charm of Paris, offering readers an intimate glimpse into her evolving relationship with the City of Lights.
Capturing the essence of life during the Covid pandemic, this collection features poems and prose poems that reflect on the profound changes experienced in urban living. Through her daily writings, Kate Noakes documents the often-overlooked details of this extraordinary time, portraying the city as a confining space. The work serves as a poignant reminder of the emotional and social transformations faced during a period of isolation and uncertainty.
Tattoo is narrative, signifier, art work, more. In this rich collection Kate Noakes explores the cultural meanings and stories permanently etched on our skin.
In Goldhawk Road, her eighth collection, Kate Noakes raises questions of identity - the who and where we are, the where and who we want to be.
Famously the 'town of books' and home to the Hay Literature Festival, Hay-on-Wye is a unique rural town in Wales, UK. Noakes uncovers the many quirks of this quirky place and explores its rural hinterland: the Black Mountains to the south, Herefordshire to the east, Brecon to the west and Kilvert's Clyro to the north. A book full of unexpected discoveries.