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Blake Morrison

    October 8, 1950

    Blake Morrison is an author whose work navigates the terrain between fiction, poetry, and literary criticism. His style is characterized by a profound insight into the human psyche and precise language, exploring complex familial relationships and memory. Morrison focuses on universal themes of loss, identity, and the search for meaning within personal narratives. His writing is esteemed for its candidness and literary mastery.

    As If
    Let Us Now Praise Famous Men
    The four gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
    The Movement
    The Cracked Pot
    BP Portrait Award 2004
    • 2024

      Seamus Heaney

      • 90 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The book delves into the defining features of Seamus Heaney's poetry, exploring its roots and connections to both Irish and Anglo-American literary traditions. It also examines the intricate relationship between Heaney's work and the political turmoil of Northern Ireland, providing insights into how these elements shape his poetic voice and themes. Through this analysis, Morrison offers a deeper understanding of Heaney's contributions to literature and the cultural context of his writing.

      Seamus Heaney
    • 2023

      'Tender, vivid and achingly sad' GUARDIAN, BOOK OF THE YEAR TWO SISTERS publishes on the 30th anniversary of Blake Morrison’s ground-breaking book And When Did You Last See Your Father? which forged the way for a new genre of confessional memoir.

      Two Sisters
    • 2018

      The Executor

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.4(67)Add rating

      'Exquisitely metered, intimate and yet profound, glimmeringly intelligent...A worthwhile, interesting and impressive achievement' Edward Docx, GuardianWhat matters most: fidelity or art?

      The Executor
    • 2015

      The Cracked Pot

      • 76 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Set in Skipton, Yorkshire, in 1810, this adaptation transforms Kleist's original German verse into a vibrant Yorkshire dialect. The narrative centers on Judge Adam, the town's only justice official, who faces scrutiny from the visiting magistrate, Walter Clegg, investigating potential misconduct. With a blend of humor, earthy dialogue, and sharp satire, the play features a cast of four women and five men, exploring themes of justice and accountability in a small community.

      The Cracked Pot
    • 2015

      Shingle Street

      • 53 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      `A cul-de-sac, a dead-end track,A sandbanked strand to sink a fleet,A bay, a bar, a strip, a trap, A wrecking ground, that's Shingle Street.'Blake Morrison's first two collections, Dark Glasses (1984) and The Ballad of a Yorkshire Ripper (1987) established him as one of our most inventive and accomplished contemporary poets.

      Shingle Street
    • 2011

      In an old house and its overgrown garden, a child uncovers hidden wonders that spark her imagination and curiosity. As she explores this enchanting space, she encounters the magic that lies in forgotten places, highlighting themes of discovery and the beauty of nature. This beloved tale invites readers to embrace the adventure of exploration and the surprises that await in the world around them.

      The Yellow House
    • 2011

      New edition of Morrison's insightful and brilliant account of the Bulger trial.

      As If
    • 2011

      Set over a long weekend in East Anglia, this is the chilling story of a rivalrous friendship - as told with deceptive casualness by the narrator, Ian. Each day becomes a series of challenges for higher and higher stakes, setting in train actions that will have irreversible consequences.

      The Last Weekend
    • 2011

      We are Three Sisters

      • 83 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      3.0(28)Add rating

      Poet, playwright and novelist Blake Morrison's play evokes the lives of the Bronte sisters, with a nod to Chekhov's Three Sisters.

      We are Three Sisters
    • 2010

      This work includes A.N. Wilson on 'The Gospel According to Matthew', Nick Cave on 'The Gospel According to Mark', Richard Holloway on 'The Gospel According to Luke', Blake Morrison on 'The Gospel According to John' and the King James Bible text of all four Gospels.

      The four gospels. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John