Hollie McNish: Disgust, Love, and Lobsters

‘This book is written out of both hate and love for the world.’ So says Hollie McNish of her new poetry and essay collection, Lobster, the companion piece to Slug, her 2022 Sunday Times bestseller. McNish is beloved by both readers and critics alike: an essential, rebellious voice who challenges everything we have been taught to think about ourselves and others. Join her tonight as she talks about the new collection (and performs a few poems too!).

Categories: Performance, Poetry

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