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Prepare the Cabin for Landing is a captivating collection that showcases the brilliance of Alan Wearne, Australia’s most celebrated public poet. With a unique ability to encapsulate the Australian spirit, Wearne skillfully navigates themes of identity, culture, and society, making this book a must-read for poetry enthusiasts and those interested in contemporary Australian literature. The central poem, 'The Vanity of Australian Wishes', brilliantly critiques social pretensions and exposes the follies of big-noters and pretenders, drawing inspiration from literary giants like Samuel Johnson and Juvenal. This collection also features an affectionate snapshot of suburban Melbourne's high school life in the 1960s, poignant satires on the financial world, and insightful commentary on the lifestyles of the beautiful people. Additionally, readers will delight in seven innovative poems inspired by iconic Australian pop songs, where cultural icons like Johnny O'Keefe and Shane Warne come to life through Wearne’s vivid imagery and sharp wit. Prepare the Cabin for Landing is not only a reflection of Australia’s cultural landscape but a celebration of the nuances that shape our everyday experiences. Whether you’re a long-time lover of poetry or just starting to explore, this collection will enrich your understanding of Australian art and literature. Experience the unique voice of Alan Wearne and discover why he is a master of the Australian idiom. 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: 9781920882945. Year: 2012. Publisher: Giramondo Publishing.
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: 9781920882945
Year: 2012
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Alan Wearne is this country's most public poet, a master of the Australian idiom, the recorder of its fashions, and the scourge of its big-noters, pretenders and crooks. They are the targets of the central poem in this collection, 'The Vanity of Australian Wishes', which draws on Samuel Johnson and Juvenal, 'who must have known that combination of bemusement, annoyance, anger and despair to which your country can drive you, though always with an eye to its entertainment value and dramatic potential'. There is an affectionate portrait of three high school teachers in suburban Melbourne in the early 1960s, satires on the world of finance, the lifestyles of the beautiful people, and literary intellectuals, as well as seven new poems based on Australian pop songs, with Johnny O'Keefe and Shane Warne in starring roles.
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: 9781920882945
Year: 2012
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Alan Wearne is this country's most public poet, a master of the Australian idiom, the recorder of its fashions, and the scourge of its big-noters, pretenders and crooks. They are the targets of the central poem in this collection, 'The Vanity of Australian Wishes', which draws on Samuel Johnson and Juvenal, 'who must have known that combination of bemusement, annoyance, anger and despair to which your country can drive you, though always with an eye to its entertainment value and dramatic potential'. There is an affectionate portrait of three high school teachers in suburban Melbourne in the early 1960s, satires on the world of finance, the lifestyles of the beautiful people, and literary intellectuals, as well as seven new poems based on Australian pop songs, with Johnny O'Keefe and Shane Warne in starring roles.