John Field Reviews the 2016 T. S. Eliot Prize Shortlist

1 Rachael Boast – Void Studies

 

For the 2016 Prize, we’ve asked poetry blogger John Field to review the shortlisted titles again.

John concludes that ‘Reading Boast’s Void Studies is a sensual, sensory joy. Like music, it has a simultaneity of effect and presents memory and desire with intoxicating immediacy and authenticity.’ READ

Stunning 2016 T. S. Eliot Prize shortlist announced

Exciting newcomers and established poets deliver thrilling shortlist for 2016 T. S. Eliot Prize

The T. S. Eliot Prize is delighted to announce the 2016 shortlist.

Judges Ruth Padel (Chair), Julia Copus and Alan Gillis have chosen the shortlist from 138 books submitted by publishers:

 

Rachael Boast Void Studies / Picador
Vahni Capildeo Measures of Expatriation / Carcanet
Ian Duhig The Blind Road-Maker / Picador
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