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New Grub Street
A bit of a miscellany, but chiefly a space for me to share book reviews, original poetry, literary criticism and Christian meditations.
By Andrew Roycroft
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Contemplating an Artist's Pencil
How a simple inscription has been playing on my mind
Jun 18 • Andrew Roycroft
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Close and Slow: 'The Thought-Fox' by Ted Hughes
A gentle and careful introduction to understanding poetry
Jun 16 • Andrew Roycroft
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The value of holy hesitation
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All of Those Undone Days
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Why no one gets to push poetry around
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My tongue must tell of a better King
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Belfast Reels
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Miles, Gifts, and Empty Pages
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Recent posts
Belfast Reels
Some passing lament and caution on a present terror
Jun 9 • Andrew Roycroft
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Welcome and Farewell
Jun 5 • Andrew Roycroft
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Recognising Trauma
Life in the invisible fellowship no one chooses to join
Jun 3 • Andrew Roycroft
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Miles, Gifts, and Empty Pages
Some post writers' conference reflections
Jun 2 • Andrew Roycroft
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Post Pentecost
May 25 • Andrew Roycroft
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My Travelling Companion is Nine Years Old
Some thoughts on hearing Paul Simon live for the first time
May 21 • Andrew Roycroft
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Blessed Endurance: Studies in Revelation Pt.7
Small places, open doors and a compassionate Saviour
May 20 • Andrew Roycroft
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The Still Dark World
A new book announcement and a little bit of history
May 19 • Andrew Roycroft
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I, being in the way
Why an unfolding, unseen path makes for the best pilgrimage
May 12 • Andrew Roycroft
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Wrestling with the Weight of God
Calibrating my own awe in an age of blasphemy
Apr 21 • Andrew Roycroft
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Blessed Endurance: Studies in Revelation Pt.6
Sardis: spin, substance and a revitalising Saviour
Apr 8 • Andrew Roycroft
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I'll Start with Me
Why personal cultivation is crucial in an unravelling age
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