Hearthstone
Hearthstone was launched at the Oxford Literary Festival on 28th March 2006.
Reviewing the book Bernard O’Donoghue wrote:
“Joseph Butler’s first full collection Hearthstone is stunning. It keeps to its themes of violence and transformation, both human and material, with an unbending clarity of vision and linguistic exactness. These poems are all crafted things, with the stalwartness and grace of perfect ironwork. They mark without question the appearance of a major talent.”
And, writing in The Times, Rachel Campbell-Johnston said:
“A striking new talent, he brings the skills of his craftsmanship to his poems. In just a few words he unlocks a new world. The reader inhales its atmosphere …”
To purchase a copy of Hearthstone go to the Two Rivers Press website and place an order.