Shine, Darling (TE ELIOT PRIZE 2020, FORWARD PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST COLLECTION 2020, SHORTLISTED)

One may be surprised to discover that Shine, Darling is Ella Frears’ debut poetry collection. Frears presents an unapologetic front through her straightforward style, favouring lyric poetry as her medium. There is a raw intimacy to perform these experiences, whether it be a near-abduction, a suicide when she was in college, or having sex on Read More