A Scattering and Anniversary

This edition combines Christopher Reid's powerful works, A Scattering and Anniversary, into one poignant exploration of grief and remembrance, centered on his wife, actress Lucinda Gane, who passed away from cancer at fifty-five. A Scattering, originally released in 2009 and awarded the Costa Book of the Year, features four poetic sequences that encompass the journey from her illness to the nuances of bereavement. Anniversary complements this heartfelt narrative by reflecting on Gane's life and the impact of her loss a decade later. Together, these pieces offer a profound meditation on love, loss, and the enduring effects of grief.