His nakedly political poems are sung and recited at demonstrations and mass rallies; his poems about nuclear war, Vietnam, prisons, and racism have become part of the folklore of the Left. His poetry's simplicity, clarity, passion, and humor show his allegiance to a vital, popular tradition embracing William Blake, the Border Ballads, and the blues.
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His nakedly political poems are sung and recited at demonstrations and mass rallies; his poems about nuclear war, Vietnam, prisons, and racism have become part of the folklore of the Left. His poetry's simplicity, clarity, passion, and humor show his allegiance to a vital, popular tradition embracing William Blake, the Border Ballads, and the blues.
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Add this copy of Blue Coffee to cart. $14.03, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Bloodaxe Books Ltd.
Add this copy of Blue Coffee: Poems, 1985-1996 to cart. $34.83, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Bloodaxe Books Ltd.
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First Signed Edition. Wraps. 8vo. pp.160. ISBN: 1852243627. Poetry. Signed presentation from the author "For Wayland and Liz and all the descendants with lots of love from Adrian and Celia. Peace. April 1997" Loosely inserted hand-written postcard from the author to Lord and Lady Kennet "Wayland and Liz." A small cartoon drawing of an elephant on both card and signed page. Wayland Hilton Young, 2nd Baron Kennet (1923&endash; 2009) was a British writer and politician. Adrian Mitchell (1932&endash; 2008)was an English poet, novelist and playwright. Portrait photograph of the author on back cover; front cover painting by Pauline Boty 'The Only Blonde In The World. ' Very good indeed.
Add this copy of Blue Coffee: Poems 1985-1996 to cart. $99.70, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Bloodaxe Books.
