Author Archives: Bob

My second book of poems, The Gnostic Hotel is nearing publication by Littlefox Press. I hope before the end of the year, with a post-lockdown launch shortly to follow. In the meantime, my son Jon DiNapoli’s stunning cover art is … Continue reading →

Finally! It looks to be a pretty lively occasion, so come on along if you feel so moved. The Alderman has asked attendees to mask up for ordering at the bar, but otherwise we’ll be relaxed (barring unforeseen developments, of … Continue reading →

My most recent book, Reading Old English Wisdom: The Fetters in the Frost, will be launched by noted linguist Kate Burridge. Where: The Alderman, 134 Lygon Street, Brunswick East When: Wednesday 30 June, from 6pm Hope you can make it!

The latest issue of Arena Quarterly has just appeared, with a piece I was asked to write about what correspondences I could draw between the ninth- and tenth-century poetry I write about and character of current events. What came out … Continue reading →

The nice people at Cambridge Scholars Publishing are now offering Reading Old English Wisdom at a 25% discount, which you can claim using the code PROMO25 at the link below. I will shortly be organising an online launch on the … Continue reading →

. . . in my next book, Reading Old English Wisdom: The Fetters in the Frost, which discusses the major Old English wisdom poems. It has at last been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, and I will be organising some … Continue reading →

With his always-engaging playfulness, Borges can drive you crazy, but he never bores! Translated by Stephen Kessel.

Some reflections on the current pandemic.

A spare biography can be found here http://www.philipstclair.com/biography