Assurances

Name: Assurances
Brand: Vintage Publishing

Vintage Publishing

**WINNER OF THE COSTA POETRY AWARD 2018**\n**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 FORWARD PRIZE FOR BEST COLLECTION**\nA war-poem both historic and frighteningly topical, Assurances begins in the 1950s during a period of vigilance and dread in the middle of the Cold War: the long stand-off between nuclear powers, where the only defence was the threat of mutually assured destruction.\nUsing a mix of versed and unversed passages, Morgan places moments of calm reflection alongside the tensions inherent in guarding against such a permanent threat. A work of variations and possibilities, we hear the thoughts of those involved who are trying to understand and justify their roles. We examine the lives of civilians who are not aware of the impending danger, as well as those who are. We listen to the whirring\n\nAssurances\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the price advertised is as low as we ;