Lesley Saunders

poet and educationalist

poetry

‘She shares with fine poets like Jane Draycott and Charles Tomlinson an incredibly clear-eyed perception in language which is as musical as it is exact… Lesley Saunders is a very exciting and interesting writer who deserves your closer attention.’ David Morley

‘I knew that Lesley Saunders was on to the real right thing the moment I first read a poem of hers, In Praise of Felt Tips, back in 1987… She is an exciting poet.’ Anthony Thwaite

‘Lesley Saunders makes a sparkling debut with The Dark Larder… Her poems are vivid, edgy and accomplished.’ Helen Dunmore

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