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Explore the vibrant and eclectic realms of contemporary Australian poetry with 'Sly Mongoose' by Ken Bolton. This brand new release, published by Puncher and Wattmann in 2010, delves into the intricate tapestry of the Adelaide art scene and captures the essence of Sydney from the 1920s to today. A unique collection of poems, it offers diverse perspectives through the eyes of an 'ordinary punter', a beaver, a worried mother, and a cyclist, making it a compelling read for poetry enthusiasts and literary critics alike. The innovative use of humor and structure is showcased in a sequence drawn from a fantastical journey through an imagined Africa, crafted in the reflective tones of the 1970s. Each poem resonates with a sense of nostalgia while pondering the legacies of literary figures, especially in the wake of John Forbes' passing. Known for his 'relativist's sceptical' approach, Bolton brings forth a distinctive voice that stands out in the Australian literary landscape. With elements of literary and cultural criticism woven throughout, 'Sly Mongoose' is essential reading for those who appreciate poetry that challenges conventions and integrates personal narrative with broader cultural observations. Don't miss the opportunity to own this remarkable piece of literature, which signifies a niche yet important aspect of Australia's artistic heritage. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. 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: 9781921450303
Year: 2010
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
In Sly Mongoose the author deals with the vagaries of the Adelaide art-scene, the career of Cy Twombly, the Sydney of the 1920s, 40s and today. A quartet of poems treats a single locale and time-frame from the point of view of an 'ordinary punter', a beaver, a worried mother and a cyclist; and there is a sequence drawn from a diary of travel through an imaginary Africa in the 1970s, each entry partly structured around a buried pun or near-pun; a further pair of poems deals with after-echoes, among his friends, of the passing of John Forbes. So there you go. 'Nobody in Australia is writing quite like Ken Bolton... working a relativist's sceptical, provisional territory... (a) thinking against thought'. - J.S. Harry 'A rare instance of contemporary Australian poetry in the mode of literary and cultural criticism'. - David McCooey A gay, light-hearted bastard, Ken Bolton cuts a moodily romantic figure within the dun Australian literary landscape, his name inevitably conjuring perhaps that best known image of him, bow-tie askew, lipstick-smeared, grinning cheerfully at the wheel of his 1958 Jaguar D-type, El Cid. Born in Sydney in 1949 he works at the Australian Experimental Art Foundation in Adelaide and edits Little Esther books. Bolton has published a good deal of art criticism, some of it collected in Art Writing (Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia). He edited Homage To John Forbes and wrote the monograph Michelle Nikou. He edited the magazines Magic Sam and Otis Rush and has published numerous books of poetry. Wakefield Press published The Circus in 2010 and Vagabond Press A Whistled Bit Of Bop. Earlier titles include At The
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: 9781921450303
Year: 2010
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
In Sly Mongoose the author deals with the vagaries of the Adelaide art-scene, the career of Cy Twombly, the Sydney of the 1920s, 40s and today. A quartet of poems treats a single locale and time-frame from the point of view of an 'ordinary punter', a beaver, a worried mother and a cyclist; and there is a sequence drawn from a diary of travel through an imaginary Africa in the 1970s, each entry partly structured around a buried pun or near-pun; a further pair of poems deals with after-echoes, among his friends, of the passing of John Forbes. So there you go. 'Nobody in Australia is writing quite like Ken Bolton... working a relativist's sceptical, provisional territory... (a) thinking against thought'. - J.S. Harry 'A rare instance of contemporary Australian poetry in the mode of literary and cultural criticism'. - David McCooey A gay, light-hearted bastard, Ken Bolton cuts a moodily romantic figure within the dun Australian literary landscape, his name inevitably conjuring perhaps that best known image of him, bow-tie askew, lipstick-smeared, grinning cheerfully at the wheel of his 1958 Jaguar D-type, El Cid. Born in Sydney in 1949 he works at the Australian Experimental Art Foundation in Adelaide and edits Little Esther books. Bolton has published a good deal of art criticism, some of it collected in Art Writing (Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia). He edited Homage To John Forbes and wrote the monograph Michelle Nikou. He edited the magazines Magic Sam and Otis Rush and has published numerous books of poetry. Wakefield Press published The Circus in 2010 and Vagabond Press A Whistled Bit Of Bop. Earlier titles include At The