tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16166950.post115556274801868114..comments2024-01-23T18:21:17.066+00:00Comments on Surroundings: An Ending, the Edinburgh Book Festval, and Poetry ReviewRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17046788730174617923noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16166950.post-1155649795802031662006-08-15T14:49:00.000+01:002006-08-15T14:49:00.000+01:00C.E. - Ruth Padel's last collection was called The...C.E. - Ruth Padel's last collection was called The Soho Leopard, and she has also written (very well) about jaguars and tigers. It seems to be a recurring theme.<BR/><BR/>Jee - I haven't read that poem but I'll check it out. I've admired Paul Muldoon's work for many years and am looking forward to hearing him.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046788730174617923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16166950.post-1155606124791751772006-08-15T02:42:00.000+01:002006-08-15T02:42:00.000+01:00I heard Paul Muldoon read at the KGB Bar, New York...I heard Paul Muldoon read at the KGB Bar, New York City, last year. He's a great reader of his poetry: witty, reflective, surprising. Have you read his long poem on TLS, "Sillyhow Stride"? It's quite virtuosic.Jee Leonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979179110231643931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16166950.post-1155600855431928222006-08-15T01:14:00.000+01:002006-08-15T01:14:00.000+01:00I once corresponded with Ruth Padel, but I can't r...I once corresponded with Ruth Padel, but I can't remember why. I think it had to do with Melic when we published her--all I remember is her poem where the speaker's is a large, dangerous feline... I'll have to pore through our archives to see--I'm foggy on the reason, a pre-senior moment. Have fun at the book fair and thanks for mentioning my little blurb on Collins. I was surprised at my take and so were most of my literati friends.C. E. Chaffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02639448512282317750noreply@blogger.com