John Watson

Triptych John Watson

The politesse of Twelfth Century ballades and rondeaux, rendered
with a view to accuracy in assonance; the politic egotism of Benjamin Constant
and Germaine de Stael (and their mutually consuming passion in coach and
salon); the political incorrectness - and worse - of Galina Breznheva: these are the similar and dissimilar elements which
make up John Watson's Triptych.


'His
poems range considerably, from beautifully poised meditations in the manner of
Wallace Stevens through to light-hearted satire.' - Geoff Page


'Wow!...
his work is extraordinary.' - Peter Minter