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Discover the profound ecological insights presented in 'Yuiquimbiang', a powerful ecopoetic collection that intertwines politics and nature's narratives. This BRAND NEW book, published in 2019 by Cordite Publishing, navigates through the rich landscapes of Australia, urging readers to connect with the essence of the Country. With ISBN 9780648056898, the texts are meticulously crafted from extensive research, walking, and listening, making each poem a unique exploration of Australia's ecological crisis. Readers are invited to slow down, immerse themselves, and experience the delicate interconnections between humans and the environment in regions like East Gippsland and Monaro. This work is more than just poetry; it is a call to action against colonial violence and a celebration of the survival of rare grasslands and forests. The author's journey of discovery encourages a deeper appreciation for the land's trials and tribulations while highlighting the importance of understanding Australia's history, flora, and fauna. Whether you're an environmental activist or a poetry enthusiast, 'Yuiquimbiang' offers an enriching reading experience that prompts reflection on our shared responsibility for the planet. Note that shipping for this item is free, and 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: 9780648056898
Year: 2019
Publisher: Cordite Publishing
Description:
Australians hear the call of Country, but without knowledge of the history and the lives of its animals and plants, that call is confused and loses itself in opal fields and vainglorious stockman's museums. Follow Crisp: not for her the umbrella on the beach and a martini by the chlorinated pool. She is enmeshed with Country and throws herself into its wild embrace.
'Yuiquimbiangis part of an ongoing project to create an ecopoetic form that integrates political essay and environmental poetics: a project that evolved out of my double life as a poet and environmental activist. It was driven by a desire to develop a radical ecopoetic form that would effectively communicate Australia's ecological crisis as encountered in two specific regions – East Gippsland and the Monaro – and enact an alternative inhabitation of the land.
The series of mainly long-form texts in this collection is grounded in extensive walking, listening and research. A concomitant slow reading is encouraged. In the drafts, the work included detailed references that have been distilled here in the notes section at the end. I have spent decades attending to this place, and continue to search for a glimpse of the pre-European grasslands and forests and celebrate their rare survival. The work attempts to defy the continuing colonial violence that permits and supports the undoing of the land.
'Yuiquimbiang' is the first recorded European mishearing / misrepresentation of a Ngarigu word, written down by John Lhotsky in 1834 as the name of a Monaro run, which later became known as Eucumbene. The Eucumbene River, once referred to as th
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: 9780648056898
Year: 2019
Publisher: Cordite Publishing
Description:
Australians hear the call of Country, but without knowledge of the history and the lives of its animals and plants, that call is confused and loses itself in opal fields and vainglorious stockman's museums. Follow Crisp: not for her the umbrella on the beach and a martini by the chlorinated pool. She is enmeshed with Country and throws herself into its wild embrace.
'Yuiquimbiangis part of an ongoing project to create an ecopoetic form that integrates political essay and environmental poetics: a project that evolved out of my double life as a poet and environmental activist. It was driven by a desire to develop a radical ecopoetic form that would effectively communicate Australia's ecological crisis as encountered in two specific regions – East Gippsland and the Monaro – and enact an alternative inhabitation of the land.
The series of mainly long-form texts in this collection is grounded in extensive walking, listening and research. A concomitant slow reading is encouraged. In the drafts, the work included detailed references that have been distilled here in the notes section at the end. I have spent decades attending to this place, and continue to search for a glimpse of the pre-European grasslands and forests and celebrate their rare survival. The work attempts to defy the continuing colonial violence that permits and supports the undoing of the land.
'Yuiquimbiang' is the first recorded European mishearing / misrepresentation of a Ngarigu word, written down by John Lhotsky in 1834 as the name of a Monaro run, which later became known as Eucumbene. The Eucumbene River, once referred to as th