Description
Discover the evocative collection, Numb and Number, featuring gripping poems written between 2011 and 2019. This meticulously crafted book showcases a powerful sequence of confessional poems that delve deep into themes of depression and loss, reflecting on the poignant experience of the poet's mother's passing. From a long-form narrative capturing the voice of the former boy convict George Bruce in 1811 to reflective pieces like From a Train in Connecticut, each poem resonates with emotional depth. The compilation also includes thought-provoking satirical verses, such as Ode to Australia's Most Ambitious Poet and Homecoming, cleverly critiquing contemporary Australian travel culture. Beautifully published by Puncher and Wattmann in 2019, Numb and Number stands as a significant contribution to the literary landscape and a testament to a major poet's oeuvre. Whether you are a poetry lover or seeking to explore the human condition, this collection is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Note that shipping for this item is free, ensuring a seamless purchase experience. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Grab your copy of Numb and Number today and embark on a journey through its remarkable emotional and formal variety.
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: 9781925780383
Year: 2019
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Numb and Number collects together poems written between 2011 and 2019. At its core is a confronting sequence of confessional poems which arises from depression and includes poems on the death of the poet's mother. It also includes a number of narrative poems which range from a long poem in the voice of the former boy convict George Bruce in 1811 to a meditation on historical contingency in From a Train in Connecticut and some satirical poems such as Ode to Australia's Most Ambitious Poet and Homecoming, which satirises Australians' current fetish for travel.
The emotional range of this collection is remarkable, and the formal variety is equally intriguing, making this a long-awaited addition to this major poet's oeuvre.
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: 9781925780383
Year: 2019
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Numb and Number collects together poems written between 2011 and 2019. At its core is a confronting sequence of confessional poems which arises from depression and includes poems on the death of the poet's mother. It also includes a number of narrative poems which range from a long poem in the voice of the former boy convict George Bruce in 1811 to a meditation on historical contingency in From a Train in Connecticut and some satirical poems such as Ode to Australia's Most Ambitious Poet and Homecoming, which satirises Australians' current fetish for travel.
The emotional range of this collection is remarkable, and the formal variety is equally intriguing, making this a long-awaited addition to this major poet's oeuvre.