Overview
This startling debut from a young British poet traces the
paths from past to present, the lost to the living, seeking
familiarity in a world of “false trails and disappearing acts.”
Here, relatives, friends, and other absences are coaxed into
life and urgently pressed on the reader as they surface, in the
flesh. At the heart of the collection lies the sonnet sequence
“Home,” a slant look at the lives of William and Dorothy
Wordsworth, intersected by more recent, sometimes unsettling,
personal portraits. Clear-eyed and sensuous, these are
poems linked by a strong sense of place and presence, of
history captured in an irrevocable moment.
While major retailers like Amazon may carry In the Flesh (Poems), we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.
We’re trusted by over 75,000 customers, many of whom return time and again. Want proof? Just check out our 25,000+ customer reviews—real feedback from people who love how we do business.
Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Book Specialists are here Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST and ready to help with your bulk order of In the Flesh (Poems).