One summer, Simon Armitage decided to walk the Pennine Way - a challenging 256-mile route usually approached from south to north, with the sun, wind and rain at your back. However, he resolved to tackle it back to front, walking home towards the Yorkshire village where he was born, travelling as a 'modern troubadour', without a penny in his pockets and singing for his supper with poetry readings in village halls, churches, pubs and living rooms. Walking Home describes his extraordinary, yet ordinary, journey of human endeavour, unexpected kindnesses and terrible blisters.The companion volume, Walking Away, is published in June 2015.
Simon Armitage
Simon Armitage is a British poet, playwright, and novelist known for his accessible and engaging writing style. Some of his most notable works include "The Dead Sea Poems," "Kid," and "The Unaccompanied." Armitage's poetry often explores themes of everyday life, relationships, and the human experience with wit and insight. He has been praised for his ability to blend humor and poignancy in his work. Armitage has made significant contributions to contemporary literature, receiving numerous awards and honors for his writing. His most famous work is perhaps "Out of the Blue," a collection of poems inspired by the events of 9/11. Armitage's impact on the literary genre can be seen through his innovative use of language and his ability to connect with a wide range of readers.
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