. . . . "Dennis O'Driscoll is among the finest and most popular poets of his generation. This book shows him to be a poet of humanity and wit whose observant, rhythmically supple poetry is attuned to the tragedies and comedies of contemporary life. Closing with a generous selection of previously unpublished work, this book makes for a compelling collection, wide in its appeal and yet imbued with a distinctive and often startling world-view. -- Publisher description" . . "New and selected poems" . "New and selected poems"@en . . . . . . . . . . "Englisch." . . "Lyrik." . .