Red Tram

Informationen zum Autor C. K. Stead is a leading figure in Commonwealth literature and a professor emeritus at the University of Auckland. He is the author of numerous books, including Dog , The Right Thing , and The Secret History of Modernism . Klappentext From one of New Zealand's most celebrated writers comes this poetry collection that encompasses moving memories of childhood and ruminations on horses and cows, Auckland, and even the author's own legs. These satirical poems take weapons from the writers of the past and skewer politicians of the present, and reflect on a range of international writers, including Allen Curnow, Janet Frame, and Denis Glover. With sometimes biting and often humorous poems that reference both classical Latin poets and contemporary concerns, this collection breathes with an incomparable sense of energy, speed, and force. Zusammenfassung Another fine collection by one of the Commonwealth's best writers! who is now writing poetry prolifically as he pauses between novels. It includes some moving memories of childhood! poems about horses and cows! even one about his own legs.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: C K Stead, C. K. Stead, C.K. Stead
• Editore: Auckland University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.12.2004
• EAN: 9781869403300
• ISBN: 978-1-86940-330-0
• Pagine: 88
• Categorie: Narrativa > Poesia lirica, drammatica; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata