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Sam Meekings

Sam Meekings

Sam Meekings grew up near the south coast of England. He took an undergraduate degree in Modern History and English Literature at Mansfield College, Oxford University and, later, a Masters degree in Creative Writing at Edinburgh University. Since 2005 he has lived and travelled in various parts of China, working as a teacher and editor. In 2006 and 2007 he was longlisted for an Eric Gregory Award for poets under 30.

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Bestiary, The

Bestiary, The


ISBN: 9781846970467
Category: Poetry, Fiction
Author: Sam Meekings
Publication Date: May 2008
Format: PB
Price: £7.99
Stock Status: in stock  
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Synopsis:

A Polygon newcomer, Sam Meekings presents thoughtful, light and earthy poetry. Each poem a fleeting moment that demands a long pause of reflection and moves off once again leaving a pensive smile.


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Under Fishbone Clouds

Under Fishbone Clouds


ISBN: 9781846971686
Category: Fiction
Author: Sam Meekings
Publication Date: June 2010
Format: PB
Price: £9.99
Stock Status: not in stock  


Synopsis:

‘A powerful and mesmerizing novel, both mythic and intimate . . . a great accomplishment of imagination, insight and lyricism,’ - Amy Tan

The Kitchen God, a Chinese deity, has been challenged by the Jade Emperor to fathom the workings of the human heart. In the course of his quest, he follows the life of Jinyi and his wife Yuying, from their youth until their old age.


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Under Fishbone Clouds

Under Fishbone Clouds


ISBN: 9781846971020
Category: Fiction
Author: Sam Meekings
Publication Date: July 2009
Format: PB
Price: £14.99 £10.49
Stock Status: in stock  
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Synopsis:
The Kitchen God, a Chinese deity, has been challenged by the Jade Emperor to fathom the workings of the human heart. In the course of his quest, he follows the life of Jinyi and his wife Yuying, from their youth until their old age.
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