{"product_id":"9781836280712-dream-must-die","title":"The Dream Must Die","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA collection of poetry which is both unapologetic and daring in the subjects it tackles. Poems which are intense, enjoyable and highly relatable. The collection explores the human condition and is dark, gritty, real and presents the negative aspects of life in a way that is artistic, rhythmic and fuelled by passion and adrenaline\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJacob Davies presents his darkest, wittiest and most cynical collection of poetry yet with ‘\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dream Must Die\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e’. In this emotionally diverse and thought-provoking anthology, Davies presents the light and dark aspects of modern life in a way only he can; showcasing emotions of euphoria to desperation, and all in between. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his new collection, Davies showcases themes of desperation, longing, nostalgia alongside societal pressures such as marriage and children. Typical of his work, Davies also delves into ideas of nostalgia and introspection with this collection, providing his melancholic and poignant reflections on the passage of time and loss. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe speaker draws inspiration from people and places throughout, in poems such as ‘\u003cem\u003eHugs at the Station\u003c\/em\u003e’ and ‘\u003cem\u003eQuarry Hill\u003c\/em\u003e’. He presents the intricacies of the human mind in ‘\u003cem\u003eDear Shauna\u003c\/em\u003e’ and ‘\u003cem\u003eMother of the Accused\u003c\/em\u003e’, and the complexity of relationships in ‘\u003cem\u003eYour Wedding Day\u003c\/em\u003e’ and ‘\u003cem\u003eEngaged at Nineteen\u003c\/em\u003e’, all through the medium of his distinctive delivery of rhythmic, bleak and unique verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53572505076086,"sku":"9781836280712","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_31392604.jpg?v=1732176211","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781836280712-dream-must-die","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}