Not Waving but Drowning and other poems
(Author) Stevie Smith'Cheerful, brutal, beautiful! Stevie Smith is the wildest poet of them all.' Nick CaveStevie Smith was not only a famous poet in her lifetime but a poet before her time, a radical eccentric who relished the performance of poetry as spoken word (before that was a thing). The poems are distinctly unsentimental as she casts the 'eye of an anarchist' over propriety[Bokinfo].
Stevie Smith
Stevie Smith was a British poet and novelist known for her darkly humorous and often melancholic works. Her most notable works include the poetry collections "Not Waving But Drowning" and "Selected Poems," as well as the novel "Novel on Yellow Paper." Smith's writing style is characterized by its simple language, witty wordplay, and exploration of themes such as death, loneliness, and the struggles of everyday life. She made significant contributions to modernist poetry and is considered a pioneer of confessional poetry. One of her most famous works, the poem "Not Waving But Drowning," has become a classic in English literature and continues to be studied and admired for its depth and emotional resonance. Smith's unique voice and unconventional approach to storytelling have left a lasting impact on the literary world and continue to inspire readers and writers alike.
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