Clyde Bookes

         Clyde Bookes, an obvious pseudonym, is believed by many to be Samuel Tyldsley.  Stylistically, this theory has merit.  The two writers often resort to similar devices, such as archaic pronouns.   Bookes' subject matter is more concrete than is Tyldsley's, but it is cerebral enough to warrant comparison to Tyldsley.  Both writers use the same unrhymed freeverse and, though Bookes' writing seems more self conscious and earthy, both writers seem to share a mood and an obsession with death alongside a contemplation of life and its utility.
         Since there is no concrete biographical information available about Clyde Bookes, this theory has, by default, gained momentum.  Often, such as here, this theory is passed on because one is obliged to comment about this author and there is no contradictory evidence.
         We can only guess at Bookes' birthplace, education or personal statistics.  He has no publishing credits under his name, other than excerpts from "Nothing" which have appeared in small periodicals in the late 1980's -1990's.  The manuscript was found in the private library with the Tyldsley manuscripts and was part of the same donation.
 
 

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