He studied geography at portsmouth polytechnic now university, graduating in 1984. Essay on simon armitages book of matches 1966 words. Simon robert armitage cbe born 26 may 1963 is an english poet, playwright and novelist. He produced a dramatised version of homers odyssey and a collection of poetry entitled tyrannosaurus rex. She was formerly the editorial assistant at the new statesman. Aqa english poetry specifications my father thought it.
Simon armitage, british poet, playwright, and novelist whose poetry is attuned to modern life and vernacular language and has been regarded as both accessible and revelatory. Book of matches by simon armitage, simon armitage and sue. His new translation restores a neglected masterpiece of storytelling, by bringing vividly to life its entirely medieval mix of ruthlessness and restraint. The best poems by simon armitage selected by dr oliver tearle since his debut collection, zoom. Simon armitage, one of britains bestloved poets, appears at a photocall prior to an event at edinburgh international book festival, on august 24, 2014 in edinburgh, scotland. If you liked this, why not try geoff hattersleys the only son at the fish n chip shop or peter sansoms k563. Poetry with simon armitage university of oxford podcasts. Simon robert armitage, cbe, frsl born 26 may 1963 is an english poet, playwright and novelist who has been poet laureate since 10 may 2019. He is also professor of poetry at the university of leeds and succeeded geoffrey hill as oxford professor of poetry when he was elected to the fouryear parttime appointment from 20152019. Simon armitage books list of books by author simon armitage. Book of matches by simon armitage and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There was also a section of prose pieces, which could have been studied in schools which had chosen not to study a.
Simon armitage wrote his poetry collection book of matches with the idea that each sonnet should be read quickly, in the time it takes for a match to burn out, about 20 seconds. By simon armitage from the collection the book of matches by. He was a postgraduate student at manchester university where his ma thesis concerned the effects of television violence on young offenders. Book of matches 1993 is a collection of poems without titles. It is a monologue of sorts, in which a man confesses to murder. Losing none of the exuberance and verbal agility which have become a hallmark of simon armitages poetry, these poems are more obviously personal the ensuing risks, of vulnerability and exposure, more dangerous. The origins of the poet laureateship date back to the seventeenth century, when it was established as a royal office. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Aug 10, 20 simon armitage, from the book of matches faber, 1993 lifesaving poems. He is a graduate of portsmouth university, where he studied geography. Many historians point to the mendelson opera as the first to use matchbooks for advertising. Seeing stars is a book of what i would call prosepoetry. Simon armitage was born in west yorkshire and is professor of poetry at the university of leeds.
Simon armitage is professor of poetry at the university of sheffield, u. The guide gives detailed readings of poems by simon armitage, with ideas for study. Armitages poetry collections include book of matches 1993 and the dead. Language is my enemy i spend my life battling with it the poet on creative chaos, the cathartic effect of table tennis and writing on the undersole of a slipper simon. As a postgraduate student at manchester university, his ma thesis concerned the effects of television violence on young offenders. A matchcover, or matchbook cover, is a thin cardboard covering that folds over match sticks in a book or pack of matches. Language in simon armitages mother any distance greater. In a culture that has consigned poetry to the margins, armitage has. Book of matches is a poetry book written by simon armitage, first published in 1993 by faber and faber. On 19 june 2015, armitage was elected to the parttime position of oxford professor of poetry, succeeding geoffrey hill. A recipient of numerous prizes and awards, his collections of poetry include seeing stars 2010, the unaccompanied 2017, sandettie light vessel automatic 2019 and his acclaimed translation of sir gawain and the green knight 2007.
Oct 11, 1993 simon armitage, whose the shout was a finalist for the national book critics circle award, has published ten volumes of poetry and has received numerous honors for his work. He has written two novels, little green man 2001 and the white stuff 2004, as well as all points north 1998, a collection of essays on the north of england. It contains detailed studies of the poems by simon armitage in the aqa anthology, which is a set text for the aqas gcse syllabuses for english and english literature specification a, from the 2004 exam onwards. Simon armitage aqa anthology for gcse universal teacher. See all books authored by simon armitage, including homers odyssey, and short and sweet. This sort of play on words is something simon armitage, who has a mischievous sense of humour. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Bookofmatches aka bom is one of the few if not the only truly 100% free dating sites on the internet. He earned a ba from portsmouth university in geography, and an. He subsequently served as a probation officer in oldham until 1993. Now they are no longer any trouble to each other he can turn things over, get down to that list of things that never happened, all of the lost unfinishable business. Simon armitage is already the master of this alliterative music, as his earlier version of sir gawain and the green knight 2006 so resourcefully and exuberantly showed. The anthology was split into several sections covering poems from other cultures, the poetry of seamus heaney, gillian clarke, carol ann duffy and simon armitage, and a bank of pre1914 poems.
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He is professor of poetry at the university of leeds. It is with great pleasure we announce the appointment of simon armitage as the new poet laureate. Losing none of the exuberance which has become a hallmark of simon armitage s poetry, these poems are more personal. Simon armitage when simon armitage burst on to the poetry scene in 1989 with his spectacular debut zoom. Book of matches simon armitage the official website. This is an entertainment rich, content conscious collection that works on many levels. He has written two novels, little green man 2001 and the white stuff 2004, as well as all points north 1998, a collection of essays on northern england. In this edition of meet the author, nick higham talks to simon armitage. To his lost lover poem simon armitage poems best poems. He worked with young offenders before gaining a postgraduate qualification in social work at manchester university in 1988. May 17, 2019 poet, playwright and novelist, simon armitage was elected professor of poetry at oxford university in 2015.
Mother, any distance is a poem by the popular british poet simon armitage, published in the collection book of matches 2001. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Simon armitage reading in the 2008 dodge poetry festival saturday night sampler. Yet sometimes in kid, and all too often in its successor, book of matches 1993, playful suggestion and nous give way to easy cliche and. This poem comes from simon artmitages book of matches but is a longer poem than the matches and has its own title. Simon armitages book of matches 1972 words 123 help me. Photo by jeremy suttonhibbertgetty images simon armitage was born in west yorkshire, england in 1963. Several poems featured in the book are studied as part. He studied geography at portsmouth and psychology at manchester university, qualifying as a social worker and working in the probation. Armitage s poetry collections include book of matches 1993 and the dead sea poems 1995. Simon armitage s first recording for the poetry archive was made on 12th july 2005 at the audio workshop, london, while his second was made at the soundhouse, london on 28th july 2016. Losing none of the exuberance which has become a hallmark of simon armitages poetry, these poems are more personal. We notice that he is at once like, and yet unlike, his victim. As a student, i have been to a poetry day where simon armitage himself came to discuss his poetry with us.
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The most fascinating thing that he revealed to us about this book, was the idea behind the title as a young person himself, he would often play a party game with him friends to meet new people which consisted of striking a match and holding it until it burnt to your fingers. His acclaimed translation of sir gawain and the green knight was. Mother, any distance poem summary and analysis litcharts. The first aqa anthology was a collection of poems and short texts. Nov 25, 2010 simon armitage was born in west yorkshire in 1963. Nature has come back to the centre of poetry the poet laureates new prize for a collection that focuses on the environment highlights a crisis that can no longer be. The daily malicious, sorry, the daily mail alice gribbin is a teachingwriting fellow at the iowa writers workshop. Bookofmatches centers its focus on matching people based on weighted like attributes in the. The not dead by simon armitage goodreads share book. Simon armitage was born in 1963 in the village of marsden and lives in west yorkshire. Among his collections of poetry are kid, book of matches, the universal ho. The poems mark a comingofage of a poet who is by now established as a leading voice. Armitage first studied at colne valley high school, linthwaite, huddersfield and went on to study geography at portsmouth polytechnic.
Essay on simon armitage s book of matches 1966 words 8 pages. The book is divided into three sections the book of matches which are sonnets, becoming of age and reading the bans. Essay on simon armitages book of matches 1966 words bartleby. In 2019 armitage became poet laureate of great britain. His new translation restores a neglected masterpiece of storytelling, by bringing vividly to. The moments that simon armitage has chosen are defined moments with his parents, he has wrote about hisshow more content the last line of the stanza. Armitages poetry collections include book of matches 1993 and the dead sea poems 1995. His work combines wry colloquialism and humour with frequent. Simon armitage was born in marsden, west yorkshire in 1963. The book is divided into three sections the book of matches which are sonnets, becoming of age and reading the bans, a series of poems about armitage s marriage. Among his collections of poetry are kid, book of matches, the universal home doctor, tyrannosaurus rex versus the corduroy kid and seeing stars.
Simon armitage was born in 1963 and educated at colne valley high school. Book of matches by simon armitage overdrive rakuten. I love this idea, too many people labour the reading of poetry. Power and conflict poems beyonds series of revise blogs explore important texts in aqas power and conflict module, providing gcse english students with the information they need for the aqa english literature paper 2 exam. Indepth interview with simon armitage high profiles. Inscribed to hayro and signed by simon armitage on the title page. The poetry of birds edited by simon armitage and tim dee. Simon armitage was born in marsden, west yorkshire. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A firework display of technique, versatility and passion.
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