Description
Discover the poignant collection of poems in 'Brief Garden', a powerful exploration of environmental themes, artistry, and the impact of climate change. This evocative compilation, published by Puncher and Wattmann in 2019, follows its predecessor 'Barnacle Rock' and delves into the ephemeral nature of civilization. Through beautifully crafted verses, the poet expresses concerns surrounding ecological degradation and the loss of Edenic landscapes, making it a vital read for anyone passionate about environmental literature. Each poem resonates with the historical significance of the land, connecting voices from Australia's past and present as they grapple with pressing issues, including anthropogenic climate change and the scars of human industrial activity on our natural wonders. This brand new edition, with ISBN 9781925780413, promises to captivate and enlighten readers, shedding light on the spiritual hunger and urgent need for preservation of our heritage. Dive into 'Brief Garden' and let the intricate language and themes awaken your consciousness about the fragile state of our environment. 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: 9781925780413
Year: 2019
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Like its precursor Barnacle Rock, Brief Garden is a collection of poems largely concerned with environmental degeneration and loss. The title poem deals with the ephemeral nature of a civilisation and its artefacts, but the focus of the collection goes deeper, playing on the word 'brief', the vanishing of an Edenic garden. Today, our world is further threatened by anthropogenic climate change, oil-mining assaults on natural wonders, flora and fauna, and by continued government intervention into the preservation of heritage buildings and sites. The land tended by Australia's first inhabitants for 60,000 years is now under siege. In these beautifully crafted and researched poems, voices from the past and present remind readers of what has been taken away.
Praise for Barnacle Rock:
'Barnacle Rock displays a keen eye for the visceral context of some groundbreaking history, embracing the discovery and exploration of Australia....I like these poems; they're fluently inventive and elegantly paced.' —Ian McFarlane, The Australian
'Thematically, it identifies important and topical issues...Margaret Bradstock fulfils the mission of the evangelising poet — to seize and hold the attention of her reader, to fascinate and enlighten, and to address spiritual hunger in a satisfying way.' —John Upton, Mascara Literary Review
'Dense, a rich read, it alerts the mind into awareness...This is a far-reaching book, its craft tight and its scope challenging. Barnacle Rock finishes in heavy territory, but its right to this is well-ear
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: 9781925780413
Year: 2019
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Like its precursor Barnacle Rock, Brief Garden is a collection of poems largely concerned with environmental degeneration and loss. The title poem deals with the ephemeral nature of a civilisation and its artefacts, but the focus of the collection goes deeper, playing on the word 'brief', the vanishing of an Edenic garden. Today, our world is further threatened by anthropogenic climate change, oil-mining assaults on natural wonders, flora and fauna, and by continued government intervention into the preservation of heritage buildings and sites. The land tended by Australia's first inhabitants for 60,000 years is now under siege. In these beautifully crafted and researched poems, voices from the past and present remind readers of what has been taken away.
Praise for Barnacle Rock:
'Barnacle Rock displays a keen eye for the visceral context of some groundbreaking history, embracing the discovery and exploration of Australia....I like these poems; they're fluently inventive and elegantly paced.' —Ian McFarlane, The Australian
'Thematically, it identifies important and topical issues...Margaret Bradstock fulfils the mission of the evangelising poet — to seize and hold the attention of her reader, to fascinate and enlighten, and to address spiritual hunger in a satisfying way.' —John Upton, Mascara Literary Review
'Dense, a rich read, it alerts the mind into awareness...This is a far-reaching book, its craft tight and its scope challenging. Barnacle Rock finishes in heavy territory, but its right to this is well-ear