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This collection of semi-autobiographic themed poems covers Self, Places, Children, Religion and Drinking/Pubs.Issues dealt with include various aspects of his family life, growing up in Liverpool with a predominantly Irish working class background, then returning as an adult with a family of his own.The written style is often mannered and eliptical but contains verbal and rhythmic virtuosity, a force of imagery and brilliant wit.Gibson, Michael is the author of 'Cuttings from a Notebook A Life of Poetry' with ISBN 9780595270576 and ISBN 0595270573.
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