Brass Band To Follow

Discover the poignant brilliance of Bryan Walpert's latest collection of lyric poems, where themes of life, love, and the passage of time collide. In 'Brass Band To Follow', Walpert skillfully navigates moments of middle age with a rich tapestry of imagery—from the simple beauty of flowers to the profound depths of infinity. This paperback edition, measuring 148 x 210 mm and consisting of 96 pages, invites readers to reflect on the transitions of life, the nostalgia of childhood, and the inevitable embrace of time. Each poem is a thoughtful meditation, blending a playful tone with introspective insights that resonate with audiences seeking meaning. With Walpert's unique voice, the collection offers an accessible entry point for both poetry enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The author, acclaimed for his previous works such as 'Etymology' and 'Native Bird', infuses each page with a humorous yet serious contemplation of existence, making this book a timeless addition to your literary collection. Ideal for those searching for contemporary poetry that balances wit with depth, 'Brass Band To Follow' is a celebration of life's journey and the unfinished stories that accompany us. Secure your copy today and embark on a reflective journey through Walpert's remarkable poetic landscape.

Author: Bryan Walpert Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 148 x 210 mm
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01-05-2021

Bryan Walpert’s fourth collection of lyric poems ranges in its focus from flowers to infinities, from laundry to eternity, but is founded most fully on what it is to move into middle age - to wait still for life’s promised brass band to arrive. Whether writing from the perspective of a parent watching childhood slip away or ventriloquising the 17th-century scientific language of Robert Hooke and Robert Boyle to craft surprising love poems, he engages the world with a keen and often witty perception, a deft juggling of the sentence, and a sense of wonder. Frequently playful in approach, the poems are always serious in their engagement with the bewildering nature of time passing - of growing up, and growing old. AUTHOR Bryan Walpert is the author of three previous collections of poetry - Etymology, A History of Glass and most recently Native Bird. He is also the author of a novella, Late Sonata, winner of the Seizure Viva La Novella prize; a collection of short fiction, Ephraim’s Eyes; and two scholarly books: Poetry and Mindfulness: Interruption to a Journey, and Resistance to Science in Contemporary American Poetry. His work has appeared in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, the US and Canada, and has been recognised by the Montreal International Poetry Award, the New Zealand International Poetry Competition and the James Wright Poetry Award (US). He is a professor in creative writing at Massey University, Auckland. More on Bryan can be found at bryanwalpert.com.