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Discover the imaginative world of L. K. Holt's *Man Wolf Man*, a captivating collection of poems that blend storytelling with lyrical mastery. Published by John Leonard Press in 2007, this brand new edition features an ISBN of 9780977578771 and is perfect for literature enthusiasts seeking profound exploration of human emotions and experiences. Holt's poetry navigates through dark themes and vibrant imagery, drawing inspiration from history and art. Her homage to Goya and insight into human nature create a unique tapestry that resonates with readers. Each poem is a crafted gem that reveals the beauty in the chaos of life while maintaining a sense of playful irony.
The standout pieces, including 'Unfinished Confession' and 'Long Sonnets of Leocadia', offer deep reflections on love, violence, and the complexities of existence. The intertwining of sensory experiences and intellectual depth makes *Man Wolf Man* not only a reading experience but also an emotional journey. Perfect for fans of contemporary poetry and those interested in award-winning literature, this collection won the 2009 Kenneth Slessor Prize, illustrating its noteworthy acclaim.
Enjoy *Man Wolf Man* with the convenience of free shipping. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that 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: 9780977578771
Year: 2007
Publisher: John Leonard Press
Description:
L K Holt's poems are stories, and eruptions from the midst of story. They are also pure lyric. A feeling for the formality of language guides her lines through a music of rhyme, half-rhyme (and quarter-rhyme) and turns found images of this world into blazon. She explores some dark matters - with homages to Goya, through the eyes of his mistress, and to Donne. She has a particular touch with the sensory strangeness in states of extremity; yet the giftedness of life breaks into vision in Holt's poetry with lightness. There is unblinking unamazement at violence; and a lively vein of the erotic. Both have a part in the carved meditations of two monologues at the book's centre, 'Unfinished Confession' and 'Long Sonnets of Leocadia'. Their scope of knowledge and understanding, with flourishing irony in the one and a just-smiling humanity in the other, seems effortlessly summoned. Man Wolf Man was awarded the 2009 Kenneth Slessor Prize in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards.
The standout pieces, including 'Unfinished Confession' and 'Long Sonnets of Leocadia', offer deep reflections on love, violence, and the complexities of existence. The intertwining of sensory experiences and intellectual depth makes *Man Wolf Man* not only a reading experience but also an emotional journey. Perfect for fans of contemporary poetry and those interested in award-winning literature, this collection won the 2009 Kenneth Slessor Prize, illustrating its noteworthy acclaim.
Enjoy *Man Wolf Man* with the convenience of free shipping. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that 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: 9780977578771
Year: 2007
Publisher: John Leonard Press
Description:
L K Holt's poems are stories, and eruptions from the midst of story. They are also pure lyric. A feeling for the formality of language guides her lines through a music of rhyme, half-rhyme (and quarter-rhyme) and turns found images of this world into blazon. She explores some dark matters - with homages to Goya, through the eyes of his mistress, and to Donne. She has a particular touch with the sensory strangeness in states of extremity; yet the giftedness of life breaks into vision in Holt's poetry with lightness. There is unblinking unamazement at violence; and a lively vein of the erotic. Both have a part in the carved meditations of two monologues at the book's centre, 'Unfinished Confession' and 'Long Sonnets of Leocadia'. Their scope of knowledge and understanding, with flourishing irony in the one and a just-smiling humanity in the other, seems effortlessly summoned. Man Wolf Man was awarded the 2009 Kenneth Slessor Prize in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards.