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Discover the poignant beauty of **A House by the River**, a remarkable poetry collection by renowned Australian poet Diane Fahey. This beautifully crafted book navigates the profound relationship between mother and daughter, chronicling six transformative years as Fahey cared for her mother. Through her evocative verses, Fahey captures both the challenges and cherished moments of their bond, creating a poignant exploration of love, loss, and healing. The poems delve deep into the tension between hope and reality, inviting readers to reflect on resilience and grace in the face of hardship.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Barwon Heads, Fahey's work also serves as a celebration of nature and artistry. The imagery of her mother’s garden intertwines with vast landscapes of river, sea, and sky, enriched by the constant inspiration of local wildlife. Each poem illustrates the intricate relationship between the natural world and human emotion, leading to a profound exploration of spiritual resilience and the courage to embrace life’s elations and sorrows.
Whether you are an avid lover of poetry or seeking a heartfelt gift for someone special, **A House by the River** promises to resonate deeply. This collection is a testament to Fahey’s literary skill and emotional depth, making it a must-have for your bookshelf. Furthermore, with **free shipping available**, you can easily add this treasure to your collection. Please allow up to **6 weeks for delivery**, as once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Don’t miss out on experiencing this captivating journey of love and legacy through the lens of one of Australia's foremost literary voices.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922186874
Year: 2016
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
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: 9781922186874
Year: 2016
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
A House by the River journeys through the six years Diane Fahey lived with her mother, Patricia, as her carer, and ends at a point five years after her death. Both the challenges and radiant moments of the relationship of mother and daughter are given enduring form in poems that hold the tension between hope and truth, charting a gradual relief - then loss, and its aftermath. The same life-tide that swept usapart has brought us to this grateful,elegaic love, the hub we turn on - Demeter and Kore becomingeach other, held in a graced affinitybetween loss and loss. Twilight summer.- 'Breath' A House by the River is also, in part, a record of the poet's creative life, sustained by the worlds of art and nature. Along with the garden surrounding her mother's house, Fahey celebrates the wider natural environment of Barwon Hears, opening out - as in Sea Wall and River Light - large perspectives of river, sea and sky, with the presence of birds an unfailing inspiration. But the central power of the book lies in its engagement with the mysteries of healing and spiritual resilience, as Fahey witnesses to the courage and grace of her mother's last years, so leaving a memorable portrait of her. What would I need to know, to wear sunlightas richly, sparsely, as you do now:your face tilted to receive the wind's balm;that look of earthed serenity; bodypoised as a cormorant's, wings outstretched.- 'Garden Portrait' Diane Fahey is one of Australia's foremost poets. She has been the recipient of various poetry prizes and literary grants, as well as of writer's residences in Italy, Ireland, Scotland and Australia. Diane lives in Clifton Springs, a baysi
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Barwon Heads, Fahey's work also serves as a celebration of nature and artistry. The imagery of her mother’s garden intertwines with vast landscapes of river, sea, and sky, enriched by the constant inspiration of local wildlife. Each poem illustrates the intricate relationship between the natural world and human emotion, leading to a profound exploration of spiritual resilience and the courage to embrace life’s elations and sorrows.
Whether you are an avid lover of poetry or seeking a heartfelt gift for someone special, **A House by the River** promises to resonate deeply. This collection is a testament to Fahey’s literary skill and emotional depth, making it a must-have for your bookshelf. Furthermore, with **free shipping available**, you can easily add this treasure to your collection. Please allow up to **6 weeks for delivery**, as once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Don’t miss out on experiencing this captivating journey of love and legacy through the lens of one of Australia's foremost literary voices.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922186874
Year: 2016
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
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: 9781922186874
Year: 2016
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
A House by the River journeys through the six years Diane Fahey lived with her mother, Patricia, as her carer, and ends at a point five years after her death. Both the challenges and radiant moments of the relationship of mother and daughter are given enduring form in poems that hold the tension between hope and truth, charting a gradual relief - then loss, and its aftermath. The same life-tide that swept usapart has brought us to this grateful,elegaic love, the hub we turn on - Demeter and Kore becomingeach other, held in a graced affinitybetween loss and loss. Twilight summer.- 'Breath' A House by the River is also, in part, a record of the poet's creative life, sustained by the worlds of art and nature. Along with the garden surrounding her mother's house, Fahey celebrates the wider natural environment of Barwon Hears, opening out - as in Sea Wall and River Light - large perspectives of river, sea and sky, with the presence of birds an unfailing inspiration. But the central power of the book lies in its engagement with the mysteries of healing and spiritual resilience, as Fahey witnesses to the courage and grace of her mother's last years, so leaving a memorable portrait of her. What would I need to know, to wear sunlightas richly, sparsely, as you do now:your face tilted to receive the wind's balm;that look of earthed serenity; bodypoised as a cormorant's, wings outstretched.- 'Garden Portrait' Diane Fahey is one of Australia's foremost poets. She has been the recipient of various poetry prizes and literary grants, as well as of writer's residences in Italy, Ireland, Scotland and Australia. Diane lives in Clifton Springs, a baysi