Centre and Periphery in Modern British Poetry

Exploring the cultural variations across Britain, the book delves into how truth can be subjective and influenced by geographic and social contexts. It contrasts the dominant narratives of possessive individualism with emerging collective values, advocating for a broader understanding of poetry beyond elite circles. The author highlights the contributions of poets from Scotland, Wales, and Northern England, suggesting that significant voices may reside outside mainstream recognition. A deeper examination of Southern poetry reveals a rich, intellectual undercurrent often overlooked by conventional cultural critics.