New and Selected Poems by Ruth Bidgood

by Ruth Bidgood

Showcasing poems from her five earlier collections as well as an assortment of new poetry, this landmark collection celebrates one of Wales's most important and consistent poets, Ruth Bidgood. In addition to many of her most characteristic poems, including "Sheep in the Hedge," "At Strata Florida," and "Edward Bache," which reflect her often darkly suggestive and mysterious themes and evoke the storied landscape and history of mid-Wales, the anthology features a selection of Ruth Bidgood's more recent work. Among them are "Llanvetherine Angel," from her series about angels, "Bereft," an elegy to R. S. Thomas, and a persuasive group called "Riding the Flood."

Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Ruth Bidgood (1922–2022) was a Welsh poet and local historian who wrote in English.

Reviews

[Judith Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely stunning! I borrowed this book from Y Gaer, the local library, which has recently moved to a very modern, airy space combined with the Victorian museum.

This is my kind of poetry - full of concrete detail but intensely poetically written. I will be buying a copy from the publishers, Seren Books. Support independent publishers, folks, they need the income more than You Know Who!

[Puff Of · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't ever really say I've "finished" with a book of poems, but for now I've spent enough time in the rocky world of hidden beauty in Wales. For now, I need something a little sillier, lighter, quirkier. Because it is February. But I'll be back.