{"title":"M. T. C. Cronin","description":"\u003cp\u003eM. T. C. Cronin is an accomplished writer whose work is celebrated for its profound emotional resonance and explorative nature. Her books, including the captivating \u003cem\u003eSqueezing Desire Through a Sieve\u003c\/em\u003e, fit comfortably within the realm of general fiction, yet they push the boundaries of genre conventions with their poetic flare and philosophical depth. Readers will find themselves drawn into Cronin’s unique narrative style which combines elements of lyrical poetry and philosophical inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for her ability to convey complex emotions with clarity and beauty, Cronin’s work is both accessible and thought-provoking. Her narratives often delve into themes of love, identity, and the human condition, inviting readers to ponder profound questions while enjoying beautifully crafted prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who appreciate literature that challenges the mind and touches the heart, the books of M. T. C. Cronin offer a remarkable journey through the nuances of language and the intricacies of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"squeezing-desire-through-a-sieve-by-m-t-c-cronin-9781921450129","title":"Squeezing Desire Through a Sieve","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver been arrested for drinking more than three sips of beer while standing up? Is there justice for sausages? How boring is heaven? Would you still rescue a drowning man if you knew the amount of trouble you could get into by saving his life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntrigued? Then dip into the micro-essays that make up \u003cem\u003eSqueezing Desire Through a Sieve\u003c\/em\u003e, M. T. C. Cronin's poetical foray into the everydayness of law and literature. This is where metaphor becomes a matter of life and death and where love, language and desire grapple with the legal and bureaucratic systems which overlay and attempt to govern even our most intimate moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe may all live in the 'shadow of the law', but these unique morsels of prose shine a new kind of light on the jurisprudential decisions which affect us all. As an added bonus, you'll come away not only knowing why to be suspicious of your teddy-bear but why you should never ever confess to anything!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eM. T. C. Cronin has published numerous books of poetry, including several in translation, and her work has been shortlisted for many major literary awards. She has co-authored a series of poetry volumes with the Australian poet Peter Boyle, and has written several books of avant-garde cross-genre essays and prose which draw on her many years of employment in law and her engagement with the cutting-edge of jurisprudence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCronin currently lives on an organic farm (specialising in fresh Spanish produce) with her partner and three daughters in the hinterland of Queensland's Sunshine Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46715038105836,"sku":"9781921450129","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2912413482872.jpg?v=1754381377"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/m-t-c-cronin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}