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Delve into the realms of the paranormal with The Ghost Poetry Project, an awe-inspiring anthology that intertwines poetry with haunting tales from across Australia. This captivating book invites readers on a thrilling journey to ten notorious haunted locations, from eerie gaol cells to enigmatic lunatic asylums. Each haunting site is explored through the eyes of poet Nathan Curnow, who draws from both historical accounts and his personal experiences to craft a language that evokes fear, courage, and curiosity.
With the ISBN 9781921450181, this brand-new edition published in 2009 by Puncher and Wattmann presents approximately seventy unique poetic responses, all uniquely tied to his haunting encounters. The narrative initiates with the whimsically chilling tale of 'Bunyips Only Eat Avocadoes,' providing a fascinating lens through which childhood fears are examined and empowered through language. Curnow's personal journey resonates with many, particularly parents facing children's fears.
Experience the chilling exploration of sites such as The Chifley Suite, Old Adelaide Gaol, Picton, and many more. Each poem offers a reflection on the ghosts encountered and the fears confronted, connecting readers to the historical mysteries that linger in these locales. The Ghost Poetry Project not only unveils tales of terror but also probes the potential of poetry to confront our deepest anxieties.
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: 9781921450181
Year: 2009
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Ten nights. Ten haunted locations. One terrifying adventure across Australia.From a gaol cell to a lunatic asylum to a night in a haunted hearse, The Ghost Poetry Project is one poet's attempt to find a language of guts and daring. A unique exploration of fear, courage, and the power of mystery and myth. The Ghost Poetry Project is a unique approach to the paranormal, melding historical accounts with personal experience. A narrative of one extraordinary year it consists of around seven responses to each 'haunted' site, drawn together by 'Bunyips only Eat Avocadoes'. A father of four young children, poet Nathan Curnow became increasingly interested in how language works to both terrify and embolden us. This was most apparent when his daughter became afraid of bunyips, a fear that could not be relieved by any amount of her parents' loving persuasion. After months of sleepless nights it was suddenly undone by the words of another child who told her that bunyips only eat avocadoes. As a child Nathan Curnow experienced that same debilitating fear. He could barely breathe due to an overwhelming sense of terror. The Ghost Poetry Project is about returning to that place. It is an account of the ghosts he met, their stories and of what a poet can and cannot put to rest.The ten haunted sites include: The Chifley Suite (ACT), Old Adelaide Gaol (SA), Picton (NSW), Monte Cristo Homestead (NSW), Fremantle Arts Centre (WA), Richmond Bridge (TAS), Elvira The Haunted Hearse (NSW), Norfolk Island, The Quarantine Station (NSW), Port Arthur (TAS). Nathan Curnow is a poet, playwright and performer who has toured Australia and New Zealand and been heard w
With the ISBN 9781921450181, this brand-new edition published in 2009 by Puncher and Wattmann presents approximately seventy unique poetic responses, all uniquely tied to his haunting encounters. The narrative initiates with the whimsically chilling tale of 'Bunyips Only Eat Avocadoes,' providing a fascinating lens through which childhood fears are examined and empowered through language. Curnow's personal journey resonates with many, particularly parents facing children's fears.
Experience the chilling exploration of sites such as The Chifley Suite, Old Adelaide Gaol, Picton, and many more. Each poem offers a reflection on the ghosts encountered and the fears confronted, connecting readers to the historical mysteries that linger in these locales. The Ghost Poetry Project not only unveils tales of terror but also probes the potential of poetry to confront our deepest anxieties.
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: 9781921450181
Year: 2009
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Ten nights. Ten haunted locations. One terrifying adventure across Australia.From a gaol cell to a lunatic asylum to a night in a haunted hearse, The Ghost Poetry Project is one poet's attempt to find a language of guts and daring. A unique exploration of fear, courage, and the power of mystery and myth. The Ghost Poetry Project is a unique approach to the paranormal, melding historical accounts with personal experience. A narrative of one extraordinary year it consists of around seven responses to each 'haunted' site, drawn together by 'Bunyips only Eat Avocadoes'. A father of four young children, poet Nathan Curnow became increasingly interested in how language works to both terrify and embolden us. This was most apparent when his daughter became afraid of bunyips, a fear that could not be relieved by any amount of her parents' loving persuasion. After months of sleepless nights it was suddenly undone by the words of another child who told her that bunyips only eat avocadoes. As a child Nathan Curnow experienced that same debilitating fear. He could barely breathe due to an overwhelming sense of terror. The Ghost Poetry Project is about returning to that place. It is an account of the ghosts he met, their stories and of what a poet can and cannot put to rest.The ten haunted sites include: The Chifley Suite (ACT), Old Adelaide Gaol (SA), Picton (NSW), Monte Cristo Homestead (NSW), Fremantle Arts Centre (WA), Richmond Bridge (TAS), Elvira The Haunted Hearse (NSW), Norfolk Island, The Quarantine Station (NSW), Port Arthur (TAS). Nathan Curnow is a poet, playwright and performer who has toured Australia and New Zealand and been heard w