The Looney Bin Blues
by Tristram Cooke
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Pub Date 28 Jul 2016 | Archive Date 25 Oct 2016
Troubador Publishing Ltd | Matador
Description
The Looney Bin Blues is a collection of poetry inspired by the author’s current country of residence, Mexico, as well as his hometown of Watford in England.
The collection covers a broad range of subject areas and themes, from the forming of Mexico’s Constitution after its 1917 Revolution, to Cooke’s take on secularism, to a tribute to his former place of study, Thames Valley University, and a touching ode to his partner Maricruz and her two sons. It also takes a controversial attitude to prejudice and discrimination against mental illness, citing examples of great figures in history who were also mentally ill, such as the poet William Blake and the singer Amy Winehouse.
The Looney Bin Blues will appeal to those looking for an irreverent yet thought-provoking volume of poetry, plus fans of Tristram’s previous books.
The collection covers a broad range of subject areas and themes, from the forming of Mexico’s Constitution after its 1917 Revolution, to Cooke’s take on secularism, to a tribute to his former place of study, Thames Valley University, and a touching ode to his partner Maricruz and her two sons. It also takes a controversial attitude to prejudice and discrimination against mental illness, citing examples of great figures in history who were also mentally ill, such as the poet William Blake and the singer Amy Winehouse.
The Looney Bin Blues will appeal to those looking for an irreverent yet thought-provoking volume of poetry, plus fans of Tristram’s previous books.
A Note From the Publisher
Tristram Cooke enjoyed a successful career as a lecturer. He has previously published three other collections of poetry: Staggering Through, Welcome to the Third World and The Lanes Also Remember (all Matador, 2016). He currently lives in Mexico.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781785895852 |
| PRICE | £3.99 (GBP) |
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