The Leaf and the Marble

by Iain Crichton Smith

In his fifth collection for Carcanet, Crichton Smith's powers prove undiminished. In what is essentially an extended love poem to his wife, The Leaf and the Marble begins as a holiday in Italy, and is transformed into an exploration of the founding myths of classical Rome. With the legend of Aeneas and Dido playing a central role, the poems explore the violence and cruelty of Roman society and contrast this with the world of Nature. While Crichton...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857544005
• ISBN13: 9781857544008
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Carcanet Press
• Length: 80 Pages