num_pages: 135
description: Inspired by the immediate and the intimate, Árni Ibsen's poems celebrate the wonders and peculiarities of life. They are lyrical observations infused with philosophical questioning. Yet Árni Ibsen is a deeply humorous poet, whose work is brimming with a "spirited seriousness." His work testifies to the conviction that poetry is a vital necessity.A compact disc featuring a selection of the poems, read by A compact disc featuring a selection of the poems, read by Árni Ibsen in Icelandic and in English accompanies this book.Árni Ibsen was born in Stykkishólmur, Iceland, in 1948. After studying English and drama at Exeter University in England he worked as a dramaturge for Iceland's National Theatre and is now a full-time writer. Considered one of his country's leading playwrights, this is the first collection of his poetry in English.Pétur Knútsson has lived in Iceland since 1963 and has worked as a farmhand, teacher, and translator. He teaches English at the University of Iceland in R
language: English
title: A Different Silence: Selected Poems
titlecomplete: A Different Silence: Selected Poems (Poets' Voices)
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Routledge