Love is Strong as Death

Explore the captivating collection, 'Love is Strong as Death,' a beautifully curated anthology of poems by the legendary Paul Kelly. This remarkable book features 432 pages of poetic brilliance, showcasing the works of iconic poets like W.H. Auden, Emily Dickinson, and Pablo Neruda, among others. Each poem in this anthology resonates with the deeply human themes of love and death, reflecting the emotional depths often found in Kelly's celebrated music. Ideal for poetry lovers and music enthusiasts alike, this stunning piece of literature bridges the gap between ancient verses and contemporary reflections. With poems that have inspired and challenged Paul Kelly throughout his illustrious career, 'Love is Strong as Death' serves as a testament to the power of words to evoke profound feelings. Perfect for gifting or personal enjoyment, this hardcover edition, published by Penguin Australia in 2019, is a timeless addition to any bookshelf. Experience the beauty of poetry as you delve into the intricate interplay of love, loss, and existential contemplation in this exquisite collection. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on this item, making it an unbeatable choice for literature lovers in New Zealand. Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in a world where love’s strength meets life’s fragility.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760892685
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 432


Description:
Paul Kelly's songs are steeped in poetry. And now he has gathered from around the world the poems he loves - poems that have inspired and challenged him over the years, a number of which he has set to music. This wide-ranging and deeply moving anthology combines the ancient and the modern, the hallowed and the profane, the famous and the little known, to speak to two of literature's great themes that have proven so powerful in his music- love and death - plus everything in between.

Here are poems by Yehuda Amichai, W.H. Auden, Tusiata Avia, Hera Lindsay Bird, William Blake, Bertolt Brecht, Constantine Cavafy, Alison Croggon, Mahmoud Darwish, Emily Dickinson, John Donne, Ali Cobby Eckermann, James Fenton, Thomas Hardy, Kevin Hart, Gwen Harwood, Seamus Heaney, Philip Hodgins, Homer, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Langston Hughes, John Keats, Ono No Komachi, Maxine Kumin, Philip Larkin, Li-Young Lee, Norman MacCaig, Paula Meehan, Czeslaw Milosz, Les Murray, Pablo Neruda, Sharon Olds, Ovid, Sylvia Plath, Dorothy Porter, Rumi, Anne Sexton, William Shakespeare, Izumi Shikibu, Warsan Shire, Kenneth Slessor, Wislawa Szymborska, Maire Mhac an tSaoi, Ko Un, Walt Whitman, Judith Wright, W.B. Yeats and many more.

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