Description
Discover the profound beauty of 'Afloat in Light' by David Ades, a brand new poetic collection that captures the essence of fatherhood, connection, and the intricate dance of existence. Dive into a world where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, enriched by the concept that 'attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity' as articulated by Simone Weil. This 2017 release from UWA Publishing is not just a compilation of poems; it's a heartfelt exploration of life's emotional landscapes, traversing through Australia, India, and the United States. Ades skillfully navigates themes of love—familial, intimate, and friendship—delving deep into our shared human experience marked by history and heritage. Each poem invites readers to contemplate their own maps of existence, making it an essential addition to your poetry library. Ideal for poetry enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of life’s subtle miracles, 'Afloat in Light' beckons readers to reflect on the meaning and motives that shape our lives. Embrace this luminous collection today and let it illuminate your journey through its thoughtful verses. Shipping is free, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742589466
Year: 2017
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
"David Ades' luminous and honest collection, Afloat in Light, is chiefly a celebration of fatherhood and of paying attention, utilising Simone Weil's notion that 'attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity'. The collection extends to existence and loss, and a discourse on motive and meaning. Maps and moral compass are never far away in such explorations and like all good navigators Ades consults the moon and the stars to guide him through emotional terrain that crosses the globe via Australia, India and the United States. Poems about connection and love-familial, intimate, parental and friendship-hold their weight of history via scar tissue and heritage to allow 'a vast and full space to fill the maps of our lives'. Afloat in Light delicately balances that most crucial aspect of life-of how the ordinary is anything but. Ades is a poet that fully harnesses the verve of small miracles." - Libby Hart
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742589466
Year: 2017
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
"David Ades' luminous and honest collection, Afloat in Light, is chiefly a celebration of fatherhood and of paying attention, utilising Simone Weil's notion that 'attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity'. The collection extends to existence and loss, and a discourse on motive and meaning. Maps and moral compass are never far away in such explorations and like all good navigators Ades consults the moon and the stars to guide him through emotional terrain that crosses the globe via Australia, India and the United States. Poems about connection and love-familial, intimate, parental and friendship-hold their weight of history via scar tissue and heritage to allow 'a vast and full space to fill the maps of our lives'. Afloat in Light delicately balances that most crucial aspect of life-of how the ordinary is anything but. Ades is a poet that fully harnesses the verve of small miracles." - Libby Hart