some readers Christopher Marlowe's "sapphire-visaged Neptune" from another recent poem of the week, Hero and Leander. Dante, too, is surely a presence. [Emily Henrietta] Hickey has woven a remarkable lyrical narrative from her various sources, fresh as an Atlantic sea-breeze, even though it may be pastiche. She's a new discovery for me, and I look forward to unearthing more of her poems.The Ship from Tirnanoge
from Carol Rumens: The Guardian: Books blog: Poem of the week: The Ship from Tirnanoge by Emily Henrietta Hickey
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