Fishing for Lightning

Discover Fishing for Lightning, a captivating exploration of contemporary Australian poetry penned by the acclaimed poet and critic Sarah Holland-Batt. This trade paperback edition, published by the University of Queensland Press in 2021, features 262 pages packed with insights and inspiration. Holland-Batt's collection of fifty engaging essays serves as an essential guide, celebrating the work of fifty notable poets. With a delightful blend of erudition and accessibility, the author unlocks the beauty and complexity of poetry, illuminating the music of language, form, and various poetic techniques. From the intricate villanelle to the innovative verse novel, each essay masterfully connects ancient literary traditions with modern expressions, making it a treasure for poetry lovers and newcomers alike. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just beginning your poetic journey, Fishing for Lightning invites you to fall in love with poetry all over again. Enjoy FREE shipping on this enlightening read, and immerse yourself in the transformative power of verse. Experience the world of contemporary Australian poetry today! Please note, while this product offers free shipping, it cannot be combined with other items for shipping.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702263378
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 262


Description:
Fishing for Lightning gathers together acclaimed poet and critic Sarah Holland-Batt's celebrated columns on contemporary Australian poetry. In fifty illuminating and lively short essays on fifty poets, Holland-Batt offers a masterclass in how to read and love poetry, opening up the music of language, form, and poetic technique in her casual and conversational yet deeply intelligent style. From the villanelle to the verse novel, the readymade and the remix to the sonnet, Holland-Batt's essays range across the breadth of contemporary poetry, but also delve into the richness of poetic and literary history, connecting the contemporary to the ancient.

Dazzling in its erudition, but always accessible and entertaining, Fishing for Lightning convinces us of the power of poetry to change our lives.


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