Auction : Poems

Immerse yourself in a captivating journey across the globe with the latest collection from renowned poet, novelist, and playwright Quan Barry. This eloquent anthology, her first in eight years, showcases Barry's unique ability to weave intricate narratives that transcend geographical boundaries. Each poem serves as a reflective exploration of human experiences, offering a profound insight into our shared existence. With her distinctive voice and evocative imagery, Barry invites readers to engage with the world through a lens of empathy and curiosity, making this collection a must-read for poetry enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Middlesex Quiet

Author Is Told He Is An Alien

An Altercation At An Auction Bridge Party

An Unpleasant Nursemaid

The Factory

Author Is Expected To Carry On Family Business

Author's Preference For Poetry

Early Attempts At Writing It

Disappointment Of Father

Highgate Junior School

Suspected Of Being A German Spy

The American Master

Mr Eliot, And The Enigma Of His Opinion Of Author's Poems

Cornwall In Childhood

Private School At Oxford

River Expedition

Marlborough

Sense Of Impending Doom

Rules

Immunity During Chapel Services

Upper School

Its Ranks

Evening Prep

'Big Fire'

Cornwall In Adolescence

The Author's Mother

A Row At Breakfast

Oxford

The George Restaurant, Oxford

Chatter Of Its Customers

Sunday Morning

High Mass At Pusey House

Dinner In Wadham With Maurice Bowra

Irregular Ode To Oxford

The Leisured Set In Canterbury Quad

Edward James

Author Fails In Holy Scripture

Becomes A Private Schoolmaster

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