Poems without Irony

By Alex Wong

Poems without Irony is Alex Wong’s first collection. In subject, tone and form it ranges widely. The book as a whole does not address any one paticular theme, but much of it is concerned with the experience of particularity, with the bounds of moral calculation, and with the need for precision – of thought and of speech – as an aim or obligation. Tensions between the ‘natural’ and the artificial, intention and expression, good faith and bad, are recurrently felt as the poems negotiate their various kinds of ambivalence. The style is governed by a desire for simplicity almost equal to the lure of extravagance, and by the tendency of its subtly differentiated voices towards an elusive playfulness in the face of serious matters. The poems are designed to be read aloud, or at least ‘using the mouth’. Wong’s patient and sympathetic listening to the sounds of English poetry in all periods has enriched the patterns of his own. The poems, therefore, enfold many memories of earlier styles – revived, or still vital, but also gaining new tonal energy in a functional strangeness.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Carcanet Poetry
• Release date: Nov 15, 2016
• ISBN: 9781784103057

Alex Wong

"If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done." - Bruce Lee Alex Wong is the head copywriter for an advertising media agency specializing in custom websites and online marketing. He's trained with some of the top copywriters and internet marketers around and has learned the best methods, tricks, and strategies to persuade customers. He loves bringing people's visions to life with the power of words. A few other interesting things you might find interesting: · He's the first person in his family to graduate from university (with a degree in psychology). · Before becoming a copywriter, he's worked as a waiter, customer service agent, telemarketer, animator, tutor, and English teacher. Surprisingly, all of these jobs have helped him to become a better copywriter. · If he could meet one anyone it would be Bruce Lee. You couldn't ask for a better role model. You can learn more about his services at http://alexwongcopywriting.com/