Book of Matches
poetry by Armitage
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Book of Matches is a poetry collection by Simon Armitage, published in 1993. Armitage is a contemporary British poet known for his accessible style and use of vernacular language. His poetry often features deadpan humor, even when addressing darker subjects. Book of Matches is one of several poetry collections he has published throughout his career, which began after he worked as a probation officer. Armitage became the poet laureate of Great Britain in 2019.1
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