Real Cardiff Three

The Real Series

by Peter Finch

Exploring the themes and landscapes of postindustrial Cardiff, this third installment of the Cardiff trilogy contains both observations and research on this changing city. Combining historical narrative with personal anecdotes, this journey blends pathos and comedy into a nostalgic, yet blistering, commentary about this historic city. From new shopping and housing developments to the forgotten railways, this exploration studies the people and places that fall between.

220 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2009

About the author

Peter Finch is a full-time poet, critic, author and literary entrepreneur living in Cardiff, Wales. Until June 2011 he was Chief Executive of Literature Wales (formerly Academi), the Welsh National Literature Development Agency. As a writer he works in both traditional and experimental forms. He is best known for his declamatory poetry readings, his creative work based on his native city of Cardiff, his editing of Seren's Real series, and his knowledge of the UK poetry publishing scene.

Reviews

[Alex Hubbard · Rating 2 out of 5]

Practically Partridge in tone. Too many lists.