{"product_id":"clives-uni-verse-a-cornishmans-take-on-life-9781919502809","title":"Clive's Uni-Verse: A Cornishman's Take on Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClive's Uni-Verse\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartfelt and uplifting collection of \u003cstrong\u003eCornish poetry\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrating the richness of everyday life, the beauty of the natural world, and the deep cultural spirit of \u003cstrong\u003eCornwall\u003c\/strong\u003e. With warmth, humour, and keen observation, Cornish poet \u003cstrong\u003eClive Blake\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the fragile, funny, and profoundly human moments that shape our shared experience. His poems honour Cornish landscapes, stories, and voices while also looking outward with curiosity, compassion, and a love of rhythm and rhyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection opens with a Foreword by \u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Dale - 'The Cornish Bird'\u003c\/strong\u003e - the respected writer, podcaster, and storyteller known for exploring Cornish heritage, folklore, and place. Her introduction situates Blake's work within the long tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eCornish storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting how poetry connects communities across generations and how regional identity continues to inspire contemporary writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible, relatable, and deeply rooted in a sense of place, this collection will appeal to readers who enjoy \u003cstrong\u003enature poetry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003einspirational poetry\u003c\/strong\u003e, and writing that celebrates belonging, memory, humour, and the beauty of the everyday. Blake's poems offer comfort, reflection, and gentle wisdom, drawing on the rhythms of Cornish life and the universal experiences that unite us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlake offers a joyous and thoughtful perspective on life - a voice that \u003cem\u003eThe Mosaic Digest Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e describes as \u003cstrong\u003e\"a global poetic treasure.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers seeking uplifting verse, regional writing, and poetry that blends tradition with a modern, heartfelt touch, \u003cem\u003eClive's Uni-Verse\u003c\/em\u003e invites you to pause, smile, and rediscover the extraordinary within the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clive Blake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wordyhug Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.34d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781919502809","brand":"Wordyhug Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738308653193,"sku":"9781919502809","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_1c56133c-1686-4ec7-8663-730b125e7419.jpg?v=1792524450","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/clives-uni-verse-a-cornishmans-take-on-life-9781919502809","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}