Description
Discover 'Recurrence', a captivating poetry collection by Graeme Miles that delves into the realms of myth and ritual, all while exploring themes of resurgence and metamorphosis. This BRAND NEW book, published by John Leonard Press in 2012, invites readers to experience poetry that transcends time and space. With a focus on movement between 'Up', 'Down', and 'Across', Miles takes readers on a journey through Australia, India, and Europe, encapsulating the fluidity of existence. Each poem serves as a reflection on personal and collective histories, evoking a deep sense of connection to our roots.
The collection features longer poems and sequences, including the thought-provoking 'Photis', which presents an oblique narrative reminiscent of Apuleius' Golden Ass. Additionally, pieces like 'Verandah' and 'Causes' delve into familial connections and the hidden layers beneath domestic life. This anthology is not just a reading experience; it's an exploration of the human condition that encourages readers to savor each line. The intricate interplay of disorientation and clarity in Miles' work makes 'Recurrence' a rich addition to any poetry lover's library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780980852370.
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: 9780980852370
Year: 2012
Publisher: John Leonard Press
Description:
Although we think of the world as spherical, our main directions within it remain 'Down', Across' and 'Up'. These primary directions mark the divisions of this restless book of poems, Recurrence, by Graeme Miles. 'Up' and 'Down' in their different ways move outside the human game, but 'Across' travels – Australia, India and Europe – moving around poles of orientation and disorientation, sleep and waking.
Miles' poetry often turns to myth and ritual, but is not absorbed in the past. As the title implies, it is concerned with the resurgence of the apparently past in the present. It is a book of metamorphoses and returns.
Central to the collection are some longer poems and sequences. 'Photis' is an oblique short fiction, moving somewhere alongside Apuleius' Golden Ass. 'Verandah' and 'Causes' explore the traces of personal and collective histories, and the subterranean roots of the domestic and familial. Recurrence is an enticing collection that rewards a leisurely reading.
The collection features longer poems and sequences, including the thought-provoking 'Photis', which presents an oblique narrative reminiscent of Apuleius' Golden Ass. Additionally, pieces like 'Verandah' and 'Causes' delve into familial connections and the hidden layers beneath domestic life. This anthology is not just a reading experience; it's an exploration of the human condition that encourages readers to savor each line. The intricate interplay of disorientation and clarity in Miles' work makes 'Recurrence' a rich addition to any poetry lover's library.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780980852370.
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: 9780980852370
Year: 2012
Publisher: John Leonard Press
Description:
Although we think of the world as spherical, our main directions within it remain 'Down', Across' and 'Up'. These primary directions mark the divisions of this restless book of poems, Recurrence, by Graeme Miles. 'Up' and 'Down' in their different ways move outside the human game, but 'Across' travels – Australia, India and Europe – moving around poles of orientation and disorientation, sleep and waking.
Miles' poetry often turns to myth and ritual, but is not absorbed in the past. As the title implies, it is concerned with the resurgence of the apparently past in the present. It is a book of metamorphoses and returns.
Central to the collection are some longer poems and sequences. 'Photis' is an oblique short fiction, moving somewhere alongside Apuleius' Golden Ass. 'Verandah' and 'Causes' explore the traces of personal and collective histories, and the subterranean roots of the domestic and familial. Recurrence is an enticing collection that rewards a leisurely reading.