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Nouns, Verbs, Etc. - Fiona Farrell (Selected Poems)
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Discover the captivating world of poetry in 'Nouns, Verbs, Etc.' by Fiona Farrell, a celebrated voice in New Zealand literature. This hardback collection presents 212 pages filled with poignant reflections and diverse themes that resonate deeply with readers. Spanning over 25 years, this anthology includes selections from Farrell's previous works and features 'uncollected' poems, showcasing her versatility and mastery of language.
In 'Nouns, Verbs, Etc.,' Fiona Farrell explores a wide array of topics, from the intimate aspects of love and family to broader themes of emigration, history, and social injustice. Her unique expression blends the lyricism of traditional poetry with the raw, relatable tone of Kiwi vernacular. The result is an emotionally rich experience, capturing the complexities of human life with humor, wisdom, and vulnerability.
Whether you are a long-time fan of Farrell's poetry or discovering her work for the first time, this collection offers a profound journey through the human experience. Perfect for poetry enthusiasts and anyone seeking a deeper connection to New Zealand's cultural landscape, 'Nouns, Verbs, Etc.' invites you to engage with the intricate emotions and stories woven throughout each poem. Immerse yourself in the lyrical beauty and insightful reflections of Fiona Farrell's work, and let her words speak to your heart.
Author: Fiona Farrell Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 130 x 198 mm
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 29-10-2020
One of New Zealand’s most versatile writers, Fiona Farrell has published four collections of poetry over 25 years, from Cutting Out (1987) to The Broken Book (2011). Noun, verbs, etc. collects the best work from these books, and intersperses them with other poems thus far â€uncollected’. The themes are wide ranging: political and personal, regional and global, including love and birth and death, war and emigration, history and landscape. The poems mix lyricism with the flat and plainspoken mode of Kiwi vernacular; they channel voices infrequently heard in poetry in traditional song and ballad forms. They are well crafted but unpretentious, jokey yet illuminating, self-deprecating but wise, sad and funny and deeply human. Fiona Farrell’s poems look light and lyrical and tidy on the page, which is the way they manage the storms of feeling that race along their lines. These are poems that know how much we yearn for terra firma yet how often we must deal with broken things. They care about family. They speak against injustice. They also know how to rescue the heart and let it sing. - Bill Manhire
In 'Nouns, Verbs, Etc.,' Fiona Farrell explores a wide array of topics, from the intimate aspects of love and family to broader themes of emigration, history, and social injustice. Her unique expression blends the lyricism of traditional poetry with the raw, relatable tone of Kiwi vernacular. The result is an emotionally rich experience, capturing the complexities of human life with humor, wisdom, and vulnerability.
Whether you are a long-time fan of Farrell's poetry or discovering her work for the first time, this collection offers a profound journey through the human experience. Perfect for poetry enthusiasts and anyone seeking a deeper connection to New Zealand's cultural landscape, 'Nouns, Verbs, Etc.' invites you to engage with the intricate emotions and stories woven throughout each poem. Immerse yourself in the lyrical beauty and insightful reflections of Fiona Farrell's work, and let her words speak to your heart.
Author: Fiona Farrell Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 130 x 198 mm
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 29-10-2020
One of New Zealand’s most versatile writers, Fiona Farrell has published four collections of poetry over 25 years, from Cutting Out (1987) to The Broken Book (2011). Noun, verbs, etc. collects the best work from these books, and intersperses them with other poems thus far â€uncollected’. The themes are wide ranging: political and personal, regional and global, including love and birth and death, war and emigration, history and landscape. The poems mix lyricism with the flat and plainspoken mode of Kiwi vernacular; they channel voices infrequently heard in poetry in traditional song and ballad forms. They are well crafted but unpretentious, jokey yet illuminating, self-deprecating but wise, sad and funny and deeply human. Fiona Farrell’s poems look light and lyrical and tidy on the page, which is the way they manage the storms of feeling that race along their lines. These are poems that know how much we yearn for terra firma yet how often we must deal with broken things. They care about family. They speak against injustice. They also know how to rescue the heart and let it sing. - Bill Manhire
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