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Experience the profound poetry of 'Star Struck,' a remarkable collection by award-winning poet David McCooey. Released in 2016 by UWA Publishing, this captivating book encompasses four insightful sections exploring themes of life, death, nature, and culture. McCooey’s evocative writing style blurs the lines between confessional and narrative poetry, allowing readers to engage deeply with each poem's emotional core. From the humorous to the haunting, the work adroitly navigates the complexities of human experience. Noteworthy poems reflect on life-threatening illness, the interplay of light and darkness, and the nostalgic resonances of beloved music. Discover a unique fusion of lyric poetry and rich imagery, where iconic figures like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell come to life through McCooey’s intricate storytelling. Perfect for poetry enthusiasts and those seeking an introspective literary journey, 'Star Struck' promises to leave a lasting impact. Enjoy free shipping with your order, delivered right to your doorstep within 6 weeks. Note that once your purchase is made, cancellation is not possible. Whether seeking to add to your personal collection or searching for the perfect gift, this newly released collection belongs on your shelf.
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: 9781742589107
Year: 2016
Publisher: UWA Publishing
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'In the beautifully calibrated "cardiac ward poetics" of Star Struck, David McCooey re-energises the old binaries of life and death, public and private, culture and nature. Irony's the pacemaker here, driving these superbly restrained poems home, though never at the expense of feeling and tenderness. McCooey understands, unsentimentally, that we are all trapped together on the "ward".' - A.Frances Johnson 'I would rather read his poetry than that of anyone else of his generation' - Craig Sherborne With poems ranging from the confessional to the mock-autobiographical, from imagism to a strange storytelling, from the comic and satirical to the plangent and disturbing, Star Struck startles us with the many faces of lyric poetry. This book of poems by the award-winning poet David McCooey is made up of four sections. The first documents an alienating encounter with a life-threatening illness. The second plays out an unforgettable obsession with darkness and light. The third brings together popular music and the ancient literary mode of the pastoral.In this highly original sequence we find, among other things, Bob Dylan singing Virgil, Joni Mitchell reflecting on life in Laurel Canyon, a lab monkey pondering the sound of music, and a bitter, surreal rewriting of 'Down Under' for our times. In the final section, narrative poetry is cast in an intensely new and uncanny light.
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: 9781742589107
Year: 2016
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
'In the beautifully calibrated "cardiac ward poetics" of Star Struck, David McCooey re-energises the old binaries of life and death, public and private, culture and nature. Irony's the pacemaker here, driving these superbly restrained poems home, though never at the expense of feeling and tenderness. McCooey understands, unsentimentally, that we are all trapped together on the "ward".' - A.Frances Johnson 'I would rather read his poetry than that of anyone else of his generation' - Craig Sherborne With poems ranging from the confessional to the mock-autobiographical, from imagism to a strange storytelling, from the comic and satirical to the plangent and disturbing, Star Struck startles us with the many faces of lyric poetry. This book of poems by the award-winning poet David McCooey is made up of four sections. The first documents an alienating encounter with a life-threatening illness. The second plays out an unforgettable obsession with darkness and light. The third brings together popular music and the ancient literary mode of the pastoral.In this highly original sequence we find, among other things, Bob Dylan singing Virgil, Joni Mitchell reflecting on life in Laurel Canyon, a lab monkey pondering the sound of music, and a bitter, surreal rewriting of 'Down Under' for our times. In the final section, narrative poetry is cast in an intensely new and uncanny light.