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Towards the Equator

New & Selected Poems
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Towards the Equator is a comprehensive and long-awaited compilation of Alex Skovron's poetry, spanning over thirty years of his distinguished career. This New & Selected Poems collection includes the new section Towards the Equator, Skovron's sixth book-length collection, showcasing a return to the formal variety that defines his work. His poetry reflects a keen Eurocentric sensibility intertwined with an engagement with Western art and culture. Readers will find a masterful attention to craft, diverse tones and techniques, and a serious approach enlivened with moments of wry humour and playful wit.
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This collection is ideal for readers who appreciate contemporary poetry with a strong technical foundation and cultural insight, particularly those interested in European influences and Western artistic dialogue.

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This New & Selected Poems is a substantial and long-awaited compilation from one of Australia's most accomplished poets, a retrospective spanning more than thirty years. The New Poems section, 'Towards the Equator', represents Alex Skovron's sixth book-length collection and signals a return to the formal variety that has been a hallmark of his work

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This New & Selected Poems is a substantial and long-awaited compilation from one of Australia's most accomplished poets, a retrospective spanning more than thirty years. The New Poems section, Towards the Equator, represents Alex Skovron's sixth book-length collection and signals a return to the formal variety that has been a hallmark of his work.

As always, a distinct Eurocentric sensibility sits alongside an engagement with Western art and culture. All six collections are characterized by close attention to craft, versatility of tone and technique, and a seriousness of intent seasoned at times with wry humour or playful wit.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922186553

Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puncher and Wattmann

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 284

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