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You Took the Last Bus Home

(Author) Brian Bilston
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'If you like a) laughing or b) words which rhyme with each other, you will love Brian Bilston' - Richard Osman, author of We Solve Murders 'There is poetry to be found in anything if you look hard enough.' You Took the Last Bus Home is a collection of ingenious, hilarious and touching poems from Brian Bilston, one of Britain's funniest and best-loved poets. With endless wit, wisdom and delightful wordplay, Bilston's first collection of poetry offers profound insights into the common joys and sorrows of modern life. Exploring themes as diverse as love, death, and the unbearable torment of forgetting to put the rubbish out, all of Bilston's poems are alive to the improbable nuances of the English language. Constantly experimenting with poetic forms - from Venn diagrams to Scrabble tiles - this irresistibly charming collection of poems will make you ponder the very essence of the human condition in the twenty-first century. 'Bilston is a magician with words' - The Guardian 'Brian Bilston is a laureate for our fractured times' - Ian McMillan

Information
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781035086634
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
Aug. 21, 2025

Brian Bilston

Brian Bilston is a British poet known for his clever and humorous poems that often tackle social and political issues. His works are characterized by their wit, wordplay, and unique use of language. Bilston's poems have gained a large following on social media, with his Twitter account (@brian_bilston) boasting over 100,000 followers.

One of his most famous works is the poem "Refugees," which went viral in 2015 and brought attention to the plight of refugees around the world. Bilston's poetry has been praised for its accessibility and ability to connect with readers on a personal level.

Overall, Brian Bilston has made a significant impact on the poetry genre by bringing a fresh and modern approach to the art form. His works continue to resonate with audiences and spark important conversations about contemporary issues.

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