Some of my favourite writing:
The Raven
Edgar Allan Poe
Dark and gothic; a spectacular work.
Valentine
Carol Ann Duffy
An original outlook on love.
Macbeth (Act IV, Scene 1, Lines 1-38)
William Shakespeare
Classic writing.
The Hours Rise Up Putting Off The Stars And It Is Dawn
Turn On The Bright Lights
Moving and compelling writing.
We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed
Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South), written for Los Campesinos!
Intriguing poetry.
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Bob Dylan
A poignant song.
Watchmen
Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
A re-imagining of the superhero.
Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats
TS Elliot
A collection of joyful and entertaining poetry.
Haddock Fishermen
George Mackay Brown
A poem I have studied so often I can recite large portions of it by rote.
Inflatable You
Tim Minchin
A hilarious song, full of excellent wordplay.
