{"product_id":"9781800172333","title":"Striking a Match in a Storm: New and Collected Poems","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lifetime of lyrical observation from a major voice in British poetry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew McNeillie's \u003ci\u003eStriking a Match in a Storm\u003c\/i\u003e gathers seven collections, including \u003ci\u003eMaking Ends Meet\u003c\/i\u003e and the Forward-Prize-shortlisted \u003ci\u003eNevermore\u003c\/i\u003e. These poems, marked by precision and a keen ear, explore the wild margins of Britain and Ireland, focusing on place, community, and the natural world.  Like McNeillie's acclaimed magazine \u003ci\u003eArchipelago\u003c\/i\u003e, the collection offers close observation of the environment and outdoor experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcNeillie, also known for his memoir \u003ci\u003eAn Aran Keening\u003c\/i\u003e, brings a witty and ironic yet visionary perspective. His poems sharpen our vision of the natural world and its crucial details. This collection is for readers of poetry, nature writing, and those interested in British and Irish culture. Discover a world of melancholy, nostalgia, and awe in McNeillie's evocative verse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carcanet Press, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46351331918065,"sku":"9781800172333","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781800172333_p0.jpg?v=1765279619","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781800172333","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}