Description
Discover 'The Bruise of Knowing,' a compelling 2019 release from Puncher and Wattmann that intertwines culture, history, and biography in a unique poetic form. Renowned author Phyllis Perlstone takes you on an insightful journey through the life of Sir John Monash, a multifaceted figure often overshadowed by his image on Australia's $100 bank note. In this BRAND NEW book, Perlstone captures Monash's legacy as an engineer, innovator, and strategist while offering a fresh examination of the prejudices he faced and the conflicts of his time.
Each poem in this collection invites readers to reflect on Monash's life, navigating through a tapestry of love affairs, personal ambitions, and the societal challenges of early 20th century Australia. Perlstone's distinctive voice and keen perspective breathe life into historical narratives, making them accessible and deeply resonant. 'The Bruise of Knowing' serves not just as a biographical recount but as a critical commentary on ambition, xenophobia, and the evolving nature of modern warfare.
This collection is perfect for those seeking to explore the intersections of history and poetry. Embrace the lyrical beauty and profound insights of Perlstone's work that speaks to both past values and contemporary issues.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get your copy of 'The Bruise of Knowing' today and embark on this enriching literary adventure.
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: 9781925780161
Year: 2019
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
This is an important and timely book from a mature, perspicacious voice. Phyllis Perlstone shows us a Monash behind the image on the $100 bank note: the engineer, innovator, man-about-town, husband, father, warrior, tactician; his love affairs and vanities; the prejudice he encounters and regards as 'strange dislike'. Monash's life and Australia's times start up from within the lines of poetry, dealing with brilliant but conflicted events and ideals. The poems move back and forth in time to regard the past and its values with a present perspective.
'Perlstone's impartial authorial eye and her distinctive sprung language makes this work of culture, history and biography fresh, complex and meaningful. A triumph of a book: singularly light of touch, concrete in its descriptions and a humane treatise on ambition, xenophobia, modern engineering and the new warfare.' — Anna Kerdijk Nicholson
Each poem in this collection invites readers to reflect on Monash's life, navigating through a tapestry of love affairs, personal ambitions, and the societal challenges of early 20th century Australia. Perlstone's distinctive voice and keen perspective breathe life into historical narratives, making them accessible and deeply resonant. 'The Bruise of Knowing' serves not just as a biographical recount but as a critical commentary on ambition, xenophobia, and the evolving nature of modern warfare.
This collection is perfect for those seeking to explore the intersections of history and poetry. Embrace the lyrical beauty and profound insights of Perlstone's work that speaks to both past values and contemporary issues.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get your copy of 'The Bruise of Knowing' today and embark on this enriching literary adventure.
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: 9781925780161
Year: 2019
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
This is an important and timely book from a mature, perspicacious voice. Phyllis Perlstone shows us a Monash behind the image on the $100 bank note: the engineer, innovator, man-about-town, husband, father, warrior, tactician; his love affairs and vanities; the prejudice he encounters and regards as 'strange dislike'. Monash's life and Australia's times start up from within the lines of poetry, dealing with brilliant but conflicted events and ideals. The poems move back and forth in time to regard the past and its values with a present perspective.
'Perlstone's impartial authorial eye and her distinctive sprung language makes this work of culture, history and biography fresh, complex and meaningful. A triumph of a book: singularly light of touch, concrete in its descriptions and a humane treatise on ambition, xenophobia, modern engineering and the new warfare.' — Anna Kerdijk Nicholson