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Experience the magic of contemporary poetry with 'apparently' by Joanne Burns, a stunning collection published by Giramondo Publishing in 2019. Shortlisted for the 2020 NSW Premier's Literary Awards Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry, this BRAND NEW book invites readers into a world where poems appear as visionary fragments, intensely felt yet elusive. Each of the four sections of this poetry collection explores the origins of poetry, beginning with playful and thought-provoking poems inspired by crossword puzzles. The second section dives into unsettling dreamscapes, expressed through prose poems that blur the line between fiction and reality. The largest section, 'dial,' reflects on the dizzying nature of daily life and the complex social issues we navigate. Finally, 'the random couch' offers a contemplative escape, showcasing poems penned in a relaxed state, capturing the essence of leisure and introspection. Joanne Burns masterfully navigates the chaotic sounds of society, bringing a refreshing perspective and a deeper understanding to her readers, all while intertwining indigenous and inter-generational themes. With praise from reviewers, this collection is a must-have for poetry lovers seeking profound reflections on life and existence. Note: Shipping for this item is free. 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: 9781925818093
Year: 2019
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Shortlisted for the 2020NSW Premier's Literary Awards Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry
The poems collected in apparently appear like visions, intensely experienced but barely
real. Where does a poem come from? Over four sections this question is
considered. The first section gathers poems spring-boarding from the clues and
solutions to crossword puzzles; the second recounts unsettling dreams in the
form of prose poems or microfictions; 'dial', the longest section, acknowledges
the bewildering sense of daily time and the dizzying spectacle of social and
worldly matters contained within. Finally, from a more restful or relaxed
vantage, 'the random couch' presents a number of drifting poems, written while
the poet was lounging on the sofa.
Praise
for Joanne Burns's poetry:
'It
is a fascinating achievement that Burns is able to confront the surface din and
wreckage of society and bring us through the other side as readers with a
healthier pulse.' — Jessica L. Wilkinson
'With
subtlety and skill [Burns] reprises her spare yet concentrated appraisal of the
polis, the legends and strands of the indigenous, inter-generational,
confessional, and archaic presences that wash up upon its shores and into her
net of words.' —Cordite Poetry Review
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: 9781925818093
Year: 2019
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Shortlisted for the 2020NSW Premier's Literary Awards Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry
The poems collected in apparently appear like visions, intensely experienced but barely
real. Where does a poem come from? Over four sections this question is
considered. The first section gathers poems spring-boarding from the clues and
solutions to crossword puzzles; the second recounts unsettling dreams in the
form of prose poems or microfictions; 'dial', the longest section, acknowledges
the bewildering sense of daily time and the dizzying spectacle of social and
worldly matters contained within. Finally, from a more restful or relaxed
vantage, 'the random couch' presents a number of drifting poems, written while
the poet was lounging on the sofa.
Praise
for Joanne Burns's poetry:
'It
is a fascinating achievement that Burns is able to confront the surface din and
wreckage of society and bring us through the other side as readers with a
healthier pulse.' — Jessica L. Wilkinson
'With
subtlety and skill [Burns] reprises her spare yet concentrated appraisal of the
polis, the legends and strands of the indigenous, inter-generational,
confessional, and archaic presences that wash up upon its shores and into her
net of words.' —Cordite Poetry Review