Simon Armitage once observed that there are two types of poems - those that try to work out the chemical equation for language, and those that tell stories and sings songs. These are very much the latter, a handful of lyrics and verses written over number of years, many being commissioned to celebrate or commemorate public events, others being part of larger projects in theatre, radio and television. Erotic, witty, flippant, poignant and always melodic, "Travelling Songs" is a kind of busker's handbook, the kind of work that might win a poet a decent meal when singing for his supper. Or as the author comments, 'Describing yourself as a poet is often seen as a challenge or even an alibi. In those circumstances, it's worth having a few tunes up your sleeve to prove it'.
- ISBN10 0571261760
- ISBN13 9780571261765
- Publish Date 25 November 2010 (first published 19 August 2002)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Faber & Faber
- Format eBook
- Language English