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The Tomb of the Unknown Artist

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The Tomb of the Unknown Artist by Andy Kissane presents a powerful collection of poems that confront death with unflinching honesty while celebrating the simple joys of life. The poems explore varied themes including environmental concerns, war's haunting shadows, and personal struggles such as school bullying and the dreams of refugees. An extended sequence set during the Vietnam War captures the harrowing realities of combat and its lingering impact. The collection culminates in a poignant tribute to the creativity and legacy of an unknown artist.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in contemporary poetry that engages with social issues, history, and the human condition through vivid imagery and emotional depth. It will particularly appeal to those who appreciate reflective and thought-provoking verse within the arts and culture sphere.

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These poems are unflinching in the face of death, yet filled with the delights of living, from a potato harvest to a walk beside a river. They are in tune with the complexities of the modern world - the unseen environmental impact of war, an apocalyptic vision of a flooded city, a shocking glimpse of school bullying...

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These poems are unflinching in the face of death, yet suffused with the delights of living, from a potato harvest to a walk beside a river. They are in tune with the complexities of the modern world—the unseen environmental impact of war, an apocalyptic vision of a flooded city, a shocking glimpse of school bullying, the very ordinary dreams of refugees.

An extended sequence, set during the Vietnam war, dramatises the confronting nature of combat and the way it comes back to haunt you, night after sleepless night. Finally, a fascination with the creativity of painters builds to the blazing farewell of an unknown artist.

The Tomb of the Unknown Artist by Andy Kissane offers a profound journey through these vivid experiences and reflections.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925780376

Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puncher and Wattmann

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 72

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