The Drowned Book
| Author | Sean O'Brien |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Publisher | Picador |
Publication date | 17 September 2007α 28 October 2007β |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print, kindle |
| Pages | 80 pp. |
| ISBN | 9781743033142 (kindle) 9780330447621 (hardcover 1st ed.) |
The Drowned Book is a collection of poetry written by Sean O'Brien, a British poet, critic, and novelist. In 2007 it was awarded the Forward Prize for Best Collection (the third time the author has received this award) and the T. S. Eliot Prize in 2007. The book was reprinted in 2015, with an introduction from poet and novelist Helen Dunmore, a new cover, and additional content.