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.
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.
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.