Low

by Chrissy Williams

This new collection from one of Britain's most innovative poets is an exploration of identity in the face of loss. At its heart is a series of poems about the desolation of miscarriage. These poems try to understand the many different means we use to come closer to articulating, and avoiding, experience. Drawing on the language of comedy, improvisation, drag and clown, Low interrogates humour’s role in enacting the possibility of change. A thought-provoking, irreverent and challenging book, Low exemplifies Chrissy Williams' ability to find 'seriousness in the apparently trivial and ephemeral' (Poetry Review). Chrissy Williams' first collection Bear (Bloodaxe) was one of The Telegraph's 50 Best Books of the Year in 2017. She has also published several pamphlets, one of which was shortlisted for the Michael Marks Award. Low is her second full-length collection.

Genres: Poetry

70 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 27, 2021

Reviews

[Becky Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spoke to me on another LEVEL

[Venneh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic read that I have had in my purse and been reading during CTA commutes over the last month or so. The portions of the book that talk about her miscarriage and use the overlap with comedy are especially well written and heartbreaking. Definitely pick it up if you find it stateside.

[Stuart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inventive and experimental while still being accessible and somehow keeping a light touch despite serious and difficult subject matter. Well worth reading