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Rupert M. Loydell

    An Experiment in Navigation
    Wildlife
    Boombox
    Encouraging Signs
    A Conference of Voices
    Ballads of the Alone
    • Ballads of the Alone

      • 88 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Exploring the interplay between language and perception, this collection features five sequences of word patterns inspired by renowned photographers. Each line asserts its individuality while prompting readers to consider their connections. The rhythmic intensity, akin to heavy metal, may challenge some, but the structured form highlights the work's complexities. Those who engage deeply will discover innovative poetry rich in experiential moments, musicality, and insightful reflections. These contemporary ballads capture a sense of fragmentation and uncertainty, yet exude confidence and depth.

      Ballads of the Alone
    • A Conference of Voices

      • 140 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Featuring a diverse array of original works, this collection showcases the multifaceted talents of a British poet, painter, editor, and publisher. Readers can expect to explore a rich tapestry of themes and styles that reflect the author's artistic journey and creative vision. This compilation stands out as the most extensive gathering of the author's writing, offering insights into their unique perspective and contributions to contemporary literature and art.

      A Conference of Voices
    • Encouraging Signs

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The collection features a series of interviews, essays, and conversations that delve into the thoughts and works of notable authors and artists such as Alan Garner and Russell Hoban. It explores their creative processes, influences, and contributions to literature and the arts. Through various perspectives, the book offers insights into the minds of these influential figures, highlighting their unique voices and the themes that permeate their work. This compilation serves as a rich resource for understanding contemporary literary and artistic landscapes.

      Encouraging Signs
    • Boombox

      • 111 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      A collection that shows the author continuing his forays into collage and experimental writing, but always with a lyric turn.

      Boombox
    • Wildlife

      • 78 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      In these mercurial poems, real and imaginary events combine with overheard, quoted and misquoted voices to produce a slippery and unreliable series of opinionated poems. What appear at first to be heartfelt confessions reveal themselves as exercises in ventriloquism, argumentative fictions that seek to subvert and surprise the reader.

      Wildlife
    • An Experiment in Navigation

      • 172 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Rupert Loydell's second collection showcases a diverse array of experimental writing, highlighting his multifaceted approach to poetry. This compendium invites readers into a rich exploration of form and style, reflecting Loydell's innovative techniques and unique voice. The work promises to challenge conventional boundaries and engage with a variety of themes, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature.

      An Experiment in Navigation