After the Formalities explores ideas of division and dominance, incorporating history, science and philosophy alongside autobiographical narratives to examine how race, class and masculinity is shaped in contemporary Britain. Technically achieved, emotionally transformative and razor-sharp. After the Formalities is the breakthrough collection of poems by Anthony Anaxagorou, the dynamic writer, educator and literary activist described by The Independent as 'a vastly accomplished, unconventional, selfless poet'.