Clare Pollard's fourth collection is steeped in folktale and ballads,
and looks at the stories we tell about ourselves. From the Pendle
witch-trials in 17th-century Lancashire to the gangs of modern-day east
London, Changeling takes on our myths and monsters. These are poems of
place that journey from Zennor to Whitby, Broadstairs to Brick Lane.
Whether relocating the traditional ballad 'The Twa Corbies' to war-torn
Iraq, introducing us to the bearded lady Miss Lupin, or giving us a
glimpse of the 'beast of Bolton', Changeling is a collection about our
relationship with the Other: fear and trust, force and freedom.
Poetry Book Society Recommendation.