Selected Poems

Howell Anthony

Anthony Howell's choice from his five previous books displays a poet of great variety and accomplishment. From playful short poems to extended narratives, whether in free verse or traditional forms, his skill enlivens his subjects and offers surprise and delight. His poetry has appealed to readers as diverse as John Ashbery ("curiously strong") and Peter Porter ("Howell has style to spare and is happily unclassifiable").

About the Author

Anthony Howell was born in 1945. A former dancer with the Royal Ballet and subsequently a performance artist – he founded the Theatre of Mistakes 1974 – he has always been as active in literature as he has in movement. He has published several collections of poems and two novels. During 2002-2007 he taught creative writing in prisons. He lives in London.

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