Starlight: 150 poems

Discover 'Starlight: 150 Poems,' a magnificent collection from acclaimed Australian poet John Tranter. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback, published in 2010 by University of Queensland Press, invites readers into a vibrant world of poetry that showcases Tranter's extensive fifty-year writing career. With 228 pages of compelling verse, this collection continues the tradition of poetry exploration, expanding on the celebrated success of his previous work, 'Urban Myths.'

Tranter's unique style is characterized by a sophisticated blend of energy and exuberance, crafting poems that feel like spontaneous conversations brimming with creativity. Readers will appreciate his innovative use of translation, disguise, and re-imagining classic works by literary giants such as T.S. Eliot, Baudelaire, and Ashbery. Each poem in 'Starlight' serves as a vivid canvas where Tranter skillfully adopts multiple voices, showcasing his remarkable talent as a ventriloquist of emotions and expressions.

'John Tranter's wit shines as he tackles themes of authorship, egotism, and the ever-evolving landscape of poetry. This collection is not just a book; it’s an essential piece for poetry lovers and collectors alike, promising to engage and inspire.' Dive into 'Starlight: 150 Poems' for a transformative literary experience that will linger long after the last page is turned. Enjoy FREE shipping on this item; however, combined shipping with other products is not available. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702238451
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2010
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 228


Description:
An outstanding new collection from one of Australia's most respected poets With a celebrated fifty-year writing career behind him, John Tranter brings to Starlight the sophistication and ease of that experience, as well as enormous energy and exuberance. After the outstanding success of his latest book, Urban Myths, one of the most awarded books of Australian poetry, these new, vital poems continue to explore poetry's possibilities. Reading the collection is like entering a room abuzz with conversation. Part of the book's project is to displace the authorial ego, and translation, mask and disguise are employed to this end, with Tranter re-imagining work by T.S Eliot, Baudelaire and Ashbery in extraordinary and original ways. Tranter's skills as ventriloquist and his ear for the quirks of expression create brilliantly-realised voices of imagined speakers. John Tranter applies his lacerating wit to ideas of authorship, egotism and poetry wars in this completely engaging and must-have new book.

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