Photo: Mary O'Donnell, 2019
Donald Gardner
British-born poet, performer, and translator whose witty, surreal voice has captivated audiences from London and Amsterdam to New York. Known for his inventive performances and distinctive poetic style, his work is playful, sharp, and unforgettable.
Photo: Mary O'Donnell, 2019

Photo: Mary O'Donnell, 2019
Poetry
Poetry

New and selected poems 1966-2020
Comprehensive collection of poems by Donald Gardner. Poems in the 'beat' tradition. Astute observation in verse. Entertaining while giving pause for thought.

The Wolf Inside
By Donald Gardner. Inner self and outer world are inextricable in these poems, while dreams become the new realism. While the dominant mode of these poems is dark comedy, Gardner’s work also sometimes has a lyrical charm.

New and selected poems 1966-2020
Comprehensive collection of poems by Donald Gardner. Poems in the 'beat' tradition. Astute observation in verse. Entertaining while giving pause for thought.

The Wolf Inside
By Donald Gardner. Inner self and outer world are inextricable in these poems, while dreams become the new realism. While the dominant mode of these poems is dark comedy, Gardner’s work also sometimes has a lyrical charm.
Poetry

New and selected poems 1966-2020
Comprehensive collection of poems by Donald Gardner. Poems in the 'beat' tradition. Astute observation in verse. Entertaining while giving pause for thought.

The Wolf Inside
By Donald Gardner. Inner self and outer world are inextricable in these poems, while dreams become the new realism. While the dominant mode of these poems is dark comedy, Gardner’s work also sometimes has a lyrical charm.
News

Published: translations of 'Goya as Dog'
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Published: translations of 'Goya as Dog'
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Donald Gardner reviews The Serpent and the Fire: Poetries of the Americas from Origins to Present
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Donald Gardner reviews The Serpent and the Fire: Poetries of the Americas from Origins to Present
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New website
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New website
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Photo: Mary O'Donnell, 2019
