Emmanuel Moses Book order

Collecting a quarter century's work by one of the most elegant and pertinent poets working in English today.

Stunning new work by this inimitable French master

A selection of poems that addresses the quotidian and the global, from one of our most essential poets.

Emmanuel Moses explores the fluidity of borders—both geographical and temporal—through his poetry, reflecting on his diverse upbringing in Casablanca, Israel, and Paris. His work intricately weaves personal memories with historical events, illustrating how significant moments in history are shaped by individual experiences. With a keen eye for detail, Moses connects seemingly mundane elements, like a park bench or sunlight, to broader themes, moving effortlessly between places and times, from Amsterdam to Jerusalem, and from personal recollections to historical narratives.

This critically acclaimed sonnet sequence is the passionately intense story of a love affair between two women, from the electricity of their first acquaintance to the experience of their parting.