Brian pattens most popular book is the story giant. Linda cookson this is the first fulllength critical evaluation of patten s work as a poet, as a performer and as a hugely popular childrens writer. Aug 29, 2015 brian patten, armada 1996 anyway, a couple of weeks ago, while others were off sunning themselves in foreign climes and enjoying the local vintages, i found myself with time on my hands in the mediaeval town of dartford. In 1967 penguin books published the work of brian patten, along with copoets roger mcgough and adrian henri, in the collection the mersey sound, frequently credited as the single most significant anthology of this century in bringing poetry to new audiences. Brian patten has 69 books on goodreads with 2795 ratings. He came to prominence in the 1960s as one of the liverpool poets, and writes primarily lyrical poetry about human relationships. His poetry for adults has been published in many languages and his collections include love poems, storm damage, and grinning jack. Brian revisits a number of classic favourites, but the performance also combines two very different strands of his most recent poetry. Armada is perhaps patten s most mature and formal book, dispensing with much of the playfulness of former work. Brian patten also edits poetry anthologies, most notably 2006 the puffin book of modern childrens verse.
Monster slayer by brian patten, illustrated by chris riddell. You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the ccbysa. Patten s poem so many different lengths of time has in recent times, become a popular poem recited at funerals. Its no wonder that brian pattens poems appeal to both children and adults hes a great example of the importance of keeping a childlike wonder when looking at the world, and in holding on to the ability to dream and imagine. Hilarious, lyrical, outrageous and serious poems all rub shoulders in this collection. Born near liverpools docks, he attended sefton park school in the smithdown road area of liverpool, where he was noted for his essays and greatly encouraged in his work by. Brian patten is the author of collected love poems 4. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from brian patten at the discogs marketplace. Its an unexpected collection, full of wit and irrational logic which rattles the cage of conventional thinking.
Mar 31, 2017 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Hi, i dont know the name of the book but there are i think 16. Download pdf brian patten free online new books in. Many of the rhymes from the collection are based on teaching stories. The earliest of these poems, sleep now, was written when patten was fifteen, the latest when he was sixty. Brian pattens lyrical text tells the story of how a brave little mouse needs nothing more than curiosity and courage to set out on a big adventure.
May 03, 2016 the menacing and twisted illustrations provided by the fantastic chris riddell add further darkness and depth to the book, creating another layer of horror and despair on top of brian pattens powerful retelling. A selection of brian patten s best work over the last fortyfive years, chosen by the poet himself. Brian patten born 7 february 1946, liverpool, lancashire, england is an english poet born in a workingclass neighbourhood near the docks, patten left school at fifteen, and was hired by a private newspaper called the bootle times to write a column on popular music. Linda cookson this is the first fulllength critical evaluation of pattens work as a poet, as a performer and as a hugely popular childrens writer. Brian patten patten, brian used books, rare books and new books find all books by brian patten and compare prices find signed collectible books by brian patten and sometimes it happens. Click download or read online button to brian patten book pdf for free now. Truthful and tender, profoundly aware of the possibility of magic and the miraculous, these poems are beautiful, informed, and, even at their darkest moments, filled with courage and hope. Brian patten is an author, as well as a poet of several collections for children.
Brian patten was born on february 7, 1946 in liverpool, merseyside, england. A precociously gifted writer, brian patten won early fame in the 1960s, when still a teenager, as one of the three socalled liverpool poets. Poet and performer brian patten first made his name in the 1960s as one of the liverpool poets, along with adrian henri and roger mcgough. Join facebook to connect with patten brian and others you may know.
The utter nutters by brian patten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Poems with jackie kay, carol ann duffy, gareth owen and roger mcgough. Brian patten writers and their work by linda cookson author visit amazons linda cookson page. Raheems socila brain lol asked in sentence and word structure, example sentences. He left school at fifteen and began work for the bootle times writing a column on popular music. This new selection, chosen by the poet himself and ranging chronologically over five decades, includes a dozen recent unpublished poems. Brian patten also edits poetry anthologies, most notably the puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry 1998, with adrian henri and roger mcgough, and the puffin book of twentiethcentury childrens verse 1991. If you are falling in love and you want to enjoy the book about love, why dont you look at love poems 1981 by patten.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. He is the author of the alltime cult classics gargling with jelly and juggling with gerbils. He wanted the latter to be a modern version of a particular neighbours living room he visited in childhood, which had a lasting. This new selection, chosen by the poet himself and ranging chronologically over five decades, includes a dozen recent. Born near liverpools docks, patten attended sefton park school in the smithdown road area of liverpool, where he was noted for his essays and greatly encouraged in his work by harry sutcliffe, his. Consideration of armada, pattens most recent poetry collection for adults, is central to this study. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry paperback. Widely acknowledged as one of europes foremost writers, brian pattens love poems have earned him recognition far and wide. Born in a workingclass neighbourhood near the docks, patten left school at fifteen, and was hired by a private newspaper called the bootle times to write a column on popular music. He has also written comic verse for children, notably gargling with jelly and thawing frozen frogs. The author explores the ways in which themes and preoccupations from earlier. Monster slayer by brian patten, illustrated by chris.
Thawing frozen frogs and gargling with jelly are some of pattens works which contain the comic verse for kids. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Presented in rough chronological order, the selection includes a dozen new poems. Follow brian patten and explore their bibliography from s brian patten author page. Apart from a brief period in a childrens home in wales, he lived with his mother and grandparents in. Its no wonder that brian patten s poems appeal to both children and adults hes a great example of the importance of keeping a childlike wonder when looking at the world, and in holding on to the ability to dream and imagine. One of his first articles was on roger mcgough and adrian. Brian patten, armada 1996 anyway, a couple of weeks ago, while others were off sunning themselves in foreign climes and enjoying the local vintages, i found myself with time on my hands in the mediaeval town of dartford. Brian patten was born in liverpool on 7 february 1946. Dear mum brian patten this video is a pronunciation guide for the hong kong 2012 speech festival poems it is to demonstrate articulation only, performers should decide on how to deliver the poem. Brian patten the art and popular culture encyclopedia. Browse brian patten tour dates and order tickets for upcoming shows near you.
Brian patten is a popular poet and performer, equally successful in his parallel career as a childrens author. About to release a new work for children, the big snuggle up which was inspired by winter in his dittisham home brian said that he would never give up writing or being creative. Brian patten reads a test of faith from the book of upside. Article text available under ccbysa creative commons image source in video.
What is the most recent book of poeetry by brian patten the name of it. Widely acknowledged as one of europes foremost writers, brian patten s love poems have earned him recognition far and wide. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Brian patten born 7 february 1946 is an english poet background born near the liverpool docks, patten attended sefton park school in the smithdown road area of liverpool, where he was noted for his essays and greatly encouraged in his work by harry sutcliffe, his form teacher. In 1967 penguin books published the work of brian patten, along with copoets roger mcgough and adrian henri, in the collectionthe mersey sound, frequently credited as the single most significant anthology of this century in bringing poetry to new audiences. Brian patten born 7 february 1946, liverpool, lancashire, england is an english poet. Their popular anthology the mersey sound published in 1967 has sold over 250,000 copies to date.
It explored his position in relation to his fellow. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Their aim was to make poetry accessible and to bring it to new audiences. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Brian patten born 7 february 1946 is an english poet. Brian patten poems poems of brian patten poem hunter.
His mother, stella, was 18 years old, and had separated from his father shortly after he was born. He is also the editor of the acclaimed the puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry and. New adaptations into poetry of the aesop fables viking kestrel picture books jan 1, 1977. Download pdf brian patten free online new books in politics. One of the three contributors to the famous mouldbreaking penguin anthology the mersey sound, published in 1967 when he was barely into his twenties, brian patten has gone on to become one of our bestloved poets for both adults and children alike. He is a writer, known for shadows 1975, the life of a ten pound note 2003 and six bites of the cherry 1967. Brian patten quotes author of the story giant goodreads. The frog, the otter, the kingfisher, the dog and the tiger, among others, all join him and are equally rewarded by their find. Explore books by brian patten with our selection at. A selection of brian pattens best work over the last fortyfive years, cho.
The runaway success that came as a result of the live performance poetry read by himself, roger mcgough, and adrian henri, closely linked to the emergence of the pop scene headed by the beatles and. Brian patten download brian patten ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Brian patten project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Born near liverpools docks, he attended sefton park school in the smithdown road area of liverpool, where he was noted for his essays and greatly encouraged in his work by harry sutcliffe his form teacher.
Buy the puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry by patten, brian, patten, brian isbn. Brian patten welcome to brian pattens official website. Brian patten by linda cookson, 9780746308097, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Its wise and witty rhymes rattle the cage of conventional thinking, and help show the world from a different and unexpected perspective. His poetry for adults has been published in many languages and his collections include love poems. The menacing and twisted illustrations provided by the fantastic chris riddell add further darkness and depth to the book, creating another layer of horror and despair on top of brian pattens powerful retelling.
In many ways, his books for adults and children have much in common. Born near the liverpool docks, patten attended sefton park school in the smithdown road area of liverpool, where he was noted for his essays and greatly encouraged in his work by harry sutcliffe, his form teacher. Brian patten has written over fifty poetry books for both adults and children. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry 24sep1998. Pattens most recent poetry collection for adults, is central to this study. Patten s style is generally lyrical and his subjects are primarily love and relationships. The purpose of his advisory board is to raise challenges faced and brainstorm solutions that will better serve our clients and other associates. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The puffin book of utterly brilliant poetry the puffin book of modern childrens verse this page is based on the ed wikipedia brian patten. Join facebook to connect with brian patten and others you may know.
Dear mum while you were out a cup went and broke itself, a crack appeared in the. Phenomenal woman, still i rise, the road not taken, if you forget me, dreams. Puffin book of modern childrens verse by brian patten 20060926 01jan1750. Other books for children include the big snuggleup with illustrations by nicola bayley andersen press, 2011 and monster slayer, a simplified version of beowulf, with illustrations by chris riddell. This beautifully produced book is inspired by ancient stories that have their origins in 10th century middle eastern folk tales and sufi teaching stories. See brian patten reading this verse taken from his new collection of wise and witty verse the book of upside down thinking. Brian patten is one of the most accessible and popular poets working today. Brian patten born 7 february 1946 is an english poet and author.