Simon Armitage
May 26, 1963
Simon Armitage writes with a dry Yorkshire wit, combined with an accessible, realist style and critical seriousness. His poetry often explores themes rooted in the English landscape, characterized by a distinctive voice and approachability. Through his work, he delves into common human experiences with a keen eye for detail and linguistic dexterity. His influence is significant, with his poems frequently appearing in educational curricula.
1989Zoom!
1993Book of Matches
1999I, Crowley
2004Ted Hughes
2004Cloudcuckooland
2005Jerusalem
2008Out of the Blue
2009Gig
2009All Points North
2010Homer's Odyssey
2010Kid
2011Seeing Stars
2012Walking Home
2012The Shout
2013Stanza Stones
2015Paper Aeroplane
2015My Gentleman Jim
2016Still
2016Connections 500
2016Walking Away
2017New Cemetery
2021Magnetic Field
2022A Vertical Art
2022Tribute
2023Hansel & Gretel
2023Pearl
2024Blossomise