The Ghost of Franz Kafka: New Poems

The Ghost of Franz Kafka is the ninth collection of poetry from Folkestone-based Patric Cunnane. He also writes short stories and plays. Kafka was a socialist and many of these poems adopt a progressive viewpoint while nodding to the alienation in Kafkas world. Speaking out against injustice tells us the ghost is very much alive. There is light amongst the darkness. Sapphos home Lesvos long an inspiration to poets appears alongside eulogies to the authors Irish roots. Elsewhere poets artists and first love are celebrated together with postcards watermelons honeymoons and windmills. And if you ever need to explain poetry to a cab driver look no further.