Thom Gunn was an Anglo-American poet celebrated for his early verses in England and his later work in America. His style evolved from more formal structures towards a looser, free-verse approach. After relocating to San Francisco, Gunn explored themes of gay life, drug use, sex, and his bohemian existence. His writing is noted for its directness and keen observation of human experience.
With an illuminating new preface by Colm Tóibín, here is Thom Gunn's extraordinary memorial to love, life and death in the time of the AIDS crisisThe Man With Night Sweats, originally published in 1992, sees Thom Gunn writing at the height of his powers.
This selection of correspondence presents, for the first time, the private life and reflections of a maverick figure in the history of British and American poetry.
Paperback signed by the author, in very good condition. Creasing along the spine and spinesides, front cover, and cover edges are slightly rubbed. Page block and page edges are tanned. Pages are otherwise clear and binding is sound. LW
A beautifully produced collection of Thom Gunn's classic poetry, illuminated by insightful notes.