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Discover 'The Short Story of You and I', an exceptional collection of poetry by Richard James Allen, published by UWA Publishing in 2019. This brand new book, with ISBN 9781760800215, explores the intricate dance of existence through profound and lyrical verses. With each poem, Allen daringly navigates themes of Being, intertwining the biological and mental realms, creating a tapestry of human experience enriched by intelligence and love. This groundbreaking work is recognized as one of his most significant contributions to poetry, showcasing his adventurous use of language and structure. Readers will find themselves captivated by the haunting and delicate lines, as well as the explosive power of some of the more poignant pieces. The perspective is philosophical, drawing you into sweeping insights that are as panoramic as they are hyper-focused. Experience epiphanies rooted in the everyday, revealing the beauty found amidst hardship. As you delve into these poems, you may feel as if the verses speak directly to you, creating an intimate connection between reader and text. With every page, explore the ruins and after-effects of life, all bound together in a mystical exploration of what it means to exist. Join countless poetry enthusiasts and lovers of thought-provoking literature in embracing the profound beauty of 'The Short Story of You and I'. Please note: Shipping for this item is free. 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: 9781760800215
Year: 2019
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
'From long narrative lines to fine-boned, lyrical loops and ties that bind these poems into place, Richard James Allen has taken risks with language that mark this as his most adventurous and significant book to date.' — Anthony Lawrence
'Allen's subject is Being itself, and the way our biological and mental dimensions interact, with human intelligence and love being the unifying forces for this interaction.' — Adam Aitken
'This is a book full of hauntings, ruins, and after-effects. The perspective is philosophical and curious, habitually metapoetic, by turns panoramic and hyper-focused, and imbued with a quiet mysticism.' — Melinda Smith
'In philosophical poems grounded in the everyday, wide-ranging excursions from the physical into the metaphysical, Allen affirms life in the midst of hardship and in the mess of the quotidian uncovers epiphanies.' — Luke Fischer
'The poems dazzle and delight. Some are haunting and delicate, others explosively powerful. There is an intimate feel as if they are all addressed to the reader directly.' — Lynne Lancaster, Sydney Arts Guide
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: 9781760800215
Year: 2019
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
'From long narrative lines to fine-boned, lyrical loops and ties that bind these poems into place, Richard James Allen has taken risks with language that mark this as his most adventurous and significant book to date.' — Anthony Lawrence
'Allen's subject is Being itself, and the way our biological and mental dimensions interact, with human intelligence and love being the unifying forces for this interaction.' — Adam Aitken
'This is a book full of hauntings, ruins, and after-effects. The perspective is philosophical and curious, habitually metapoetic, by turns panoramic and hyper-focused, and imbued with a quiet mysticism.' — Melinda Smith
'In philosophical poems grounded in the everyday, wide-ranging excursions from the physical into the metaphysical, Allen affirms life in the midst of hardship and in the mess of the quotidian uncovers epiphanies.' — Luke Fischer
'The poems dazzle and delight. Some are haunting and delicate, others explosively powerful. There is an intimate feel as if they are all addressed to the reader directly.' — Lynne Lancaster, Sydney Arts Guide