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The Owl and the Nightingale
Simon Armitage
Shortlisted for the Derek Walcott Prize for PoetryIn this 'graceful, elegant translation' (Guardian), Poet Laureate Simon Armitage communicates the energy and humour of the Middle English tale with all the cut and thrust of the original.
88 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 12, 2024 |
| ISBN13 | 9780571382859 |
| Publishers | Faber & Faber |
| Pages | 80 |
| Dimensions | 131 × 196 × 9 mm · 104 g |
| Language | English |
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