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How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside: An Alternative Guide to Writing and Enjoying Poetry

How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside: An Alternative Guide to Writing and Enjoying Poetry - Hardcover

by Brian Bilston
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Availability:In StockContributor:Brian BilstonTheme:Cultural Region/BritishPublish date:9/22/2026Pages:304
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Picador UKISBN-13:9781035085729ISBN-10:1035085720UPC:9781035085729Book Category:Poetry, Humor, Language Arts & DisciplinesBook Subcategory:European, Form, WritingBook Topic:English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Limericks & Verse, PoetrySize:8.53 x 6.25 x 0.94 inchesWeight:0.39Product ID:SC4X0J1DVV

Why do we write poetry?
Who should write it?
And where do you even start?

Well, Brian Bilston, one of the UK's most hilarious and best-loved poets, is here to take us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.

With his characteristic wit and charm, Bilston accompanies us through the jungle of imagination to the source of inspiration, takes us under the bonnet of a sonnet and over the fear of literary devices. He gives us a whirlwind tour through the history of verse, and shows us why human poetry will always triumph over any attempts by AI.

Showcasing over a hundred brand new poems, and including practical critiques of some of his greatest hits, every page is an immensely pleasurable deep-dive into the life-affirming craft of poetry and a passionate argument for why we should all pick up a pen.

How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside is for anyone who loves words and all the things they can do.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Picador UKISBN-13:9781035085729ISBN-10:1035085720UPC:9781035085729Book Category:Poetry, Humor, Language Arts & DisciplinesBook Subcategory:European, Form, WritingBook Topic:English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Limericks & Verse, PoetrySize:8.53 x 6.25 x 0.94 inchesWeight:0.39Product ID:SC4X0J1DVV
Brian Bilston is a poet and novelist. With over 500,000 followers on social media, Brian has become truly beloved by the online community. He has published several collections of poetry for adults, including You Took the Last Bus Home; Alexa, what is there to know about love?; Days Like These; and And So This is Christmas. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. He has also published collections of poetry for younger readers: 50 Ways to Score a Goal; Let Sleeping Cats Lie; and A Poem for Every Question. His acclaimed poem 'Refugees' has been made into an illustrated book for children.
Publisher: Picador UK

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