Goblin is the name her mother used for her; a term of hatred that she has reclaimed. This provokes in Goblin intrusive thoughts of her childhood in London. There is so much energy and delight in that chapter, but Dundas can do stillness too. What Dundas reveals, again and again, is the mildewed wall behind the Keep Calm and Carry On poster. Goblin is published by Saraband.

Source: The Guardian December 06, 2017 07:18 UTC