Leslie Allan Murray was de vooraanstaande dichter van zijn generatie en een van de meest invloedrijke literaire critici van Australië. Hij geloofde dat zijn schrijven essentieel was voor het definiëren van de Australische identiteit in culturele en spirituele termen. Murray's poëzie speelt zich vaak af tegen de achtergrond van het plattelandslandschap van New South Wales, met lyrische precisie weergegeven. Zijn werk verkent thema's als usurpatie, het verlies van cultureel erfgoed en verbinding met gewone mensen, voortbouwend op Wordsworths geloof in de kracht van alledaagse taal. Een sterk gevoel voor ritueel in het dagelijks leven en de sacramentale kwaliteit van het bestaan, voortkomend uit zijn christelijke overtuigingen, doordringt zijn verzen.
The poems in "Learning Human" represent the range of Murray's development in narrative, lyric and satirical modes. All of his best-loved early poems are included, along with the remarkable work of recent years.
Friedrich Boettcher, known as Fredy Neptune, witnesses Turkish atrocities against Armenians during World War I, which leaves him emotionally numb but physically empowered. Struggling to return to Australia due to his German heritage, he navigates life as a hobo in America and experiences the extremes of society while trying to find peace amidst the chaos of the 20th century. Ultimately, he regains his humanity.
In this collection of poems by Les Murray animals speak about themselves, each in its own distinctive voice. The human animal is also included, at the beginning and the conclusion of this collection. Murray is also the author of a book of prose The Paperbark Tree (1992).
Les Murray's latest poetry collection showcases his remarkable versatility and mastery across various styles, including story poems, puns, and aphoristic fragments. The work reflects his deep connection to the Australian landscape, presenting history and myths in concise forms alongside vivid domestic portraits. Renowned for his inventive language and eloquent expression, this volume stands out as a testament to his artistic prowess, offering readers an enchanting exploration of themes rooted in nature and personal experience.
Born in 1938 in rural New South Wales, Les Murray is the one poet by whom the English language lives. Very little poetry in English is rooted in its sacredness, so broad-leafed in its pleasures, and yet so intimate and conversational as his. schovat popis
New Selected Poems contains Les Murray's gathering from the full range of his poetry, from poems of the 1960s to work from Taller When Prone (2004) and new poems yet to appear in a collection.
This collection showcases the diverse and heartfelt poetry of a renowned Australian poet, drawing from their extensive ten-book repertoire. It highlights the unique themes and emotional depth that characterize their work, offering readers a chance to experience the poet's distinctive voice and perspective.
A riveting, beautiful novel in verse by Australia's greatest contemporary poet, winner of the 1996 T. S. Eliot Prize.I never learned the old top ropes,I was always in steam.Less capstan, less climbing,more re-stowing cargo.Which could be hard and slowas farming- but to sayWhy this is Valparaiso! I'm in Singapore and know my way abouttakes a long time to get stale.-from Book I, "The Middle Sea"When German-Australian sailor Friedrich "Fredy" Boettcher is shanghaied aboard a German Navy battleship at the outbreak of World War I, the sight of frenzied mobs burning Armenian women to death in Turkey causes him, through moral shock, to lose his sense of touch. This mysterious disability, which he knows he must hide, is both protection and curse, as he orbits the high horror and low humor of a catastrophic age.Told in a blue-collar English that regains freshness by eschewing the mind-set of literary language, Fredy's picaresque life-as, perhaps, the only Nordic Superman ever-is deep-dyed in layers of irony and attains a mind-inverting resolution.
This book is the last major offering from Australia's greatest - and best- loved - poet, compiled in his final years at Bunyah and found after his death.
This award-winning poetry collection, recognized for its exceptional craft and depth, showcases the author's unique voice and exploration of complex themes. The poems delve into the intricacies of human experience, emotions, and the natural world, blending vivid imagery with profound insights. Each piece invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them, making it a significant contribution to contemporary poetry.