The Poetry of Discontent In recent years, poets have responded to the cost of living crisis with works that reflect the anxieties and frustrations of modern existence.
A review roundup highlights several collections that tackle themes of desire, disappointment, endurance, and astonishment in the face of economic uncertainty. Holly Pester's collection Cafés is a notable example.
Her speaker navigates the struggles of opening her own cafe, from exploitative working conditions to the existential dread of monthly direct debits.