The Voyage of St Brendan|A.B. Jackson|illustrated by Kathleen Neeley| Bloodaxe Books|£10.99
The Sea Serpent
A storm blew up. The troubled sea gave birth: a snaky monster breasted the wave-surge, encircled the Cog, chomped on its own tail in play or hellish malice – none could tell. Trapped in that ring, the boat was madly thrown; Brendan loved the ride, from trough to crown. His crew were not so blithe or God-uplifted: belly contents mirrored faith, and shifted. Insouciant Brendan prayed: ‘Mindful Lord, deliver us from this beast, cathedral-jawed. Its dark idea of fun will drag us down. Undoom this moment; let us live, not drown.’ From A.B. Jackson: The Voyage of St Brendan, illustrated by Kathleen Neeley (Bloodaxe Books, 2021)
Launch reading by Penelope Shuttle, A.B. Jackson and John Challis
Do join Bloodaxe Books for this live-streamed launch reading by Penelope Shuttle, A.B. Jackson and John Challis celebrating the publication of their new poetry collections on 22nd June at 7.00pm.
Hosted by editor Neil Astley, this free Bloodaxe launch event will be streamed live on this YouTube page.
