A brief intro to the poet, Brian Higgins.

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This is a brief introduction to the poet, Brian Higgins (1930 - 1965). A recording of one of his poems is also available on this channel. Higgins’s first collection, The Only Need, was published by Abelard-Schuman (New York - London - Toronto) in 1960, the second, Notes While Travelling, by Longmans (London) in 1964, and the final one (posthumously), The Northern Fiddler, by Methuen (London) in 1966. His death was ascribed to a ”rare heart condition”. More on Higgins on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Higgins_(poet) If you enjoyed this or other videos on my channel please consider showing your appreciation by making a donation, however small, via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/SunkIsland