A Watching Brief

Name: A Watching Brief
Author: U.A. Fanthorpe

by U.A. Fanthorpe

Poetry observing life's mundane moments and ethical complexities with wry compassion and precision

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U.A. Fanthorpe

English poet who began publishing at 50 and whose work is notable for its wit, formal skill, and sympathy for ordinary people. Side Effects is her debut collection.

More by U.A. Fanthorpe

Side EffectsPoetry examining hospital patients' experiences and medical language as human documentation
Standing ToPoetry collection exploring resilience and endurance through portraits of ordinary lives and struggles
Voices OffPoetry collection giving voice to marginal figures and overlooked perspectives in contemporary Britain
Collected PoemsComprehensive collection demonstrating Fanthorpe's commitment to accessible, humanist poetry