{"title":"Series: Max Ritvo Poetry Prize","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMax Ritvo Poetry Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e series showcases a vibrant array of contemporary poetry that resonates with emotional depth and lyrical precision. Readers can immerse themselves in verses that explore the human experience with sensitivity and insight, offering fresh voices that challenge and expand the boundaries of modern poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach collection within this series invites reflection and introspection, perfect for those drawn to poetic works that blend personal narrative with universal themes. The poems engage with life's complexities through language that is both evocative and thoughtfully constructed, making this series a compelling addition to any literary exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-clearing-by-allison-adair-9781639550234","title":"The Clearing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2020 Max Ritvo Poetry Prize, \u003ci\u003eThe Clearing\u003c\/i\u003e navigates the ever-shifting poles of violence and vulnerability with rich imagination and a singular incisiveness, \"asserting feminist viewpoints and mortal terror in lush musical lines\" (\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe women in Allison Adair's debut collection—luminous and electric from the first line to the last—live in places that have been excavated for gold and precious ores. They understand the nature of being hollowed out, of being \"the planet's stone \/ core as it tries to carve out one secret place and fails.\" As these poems take us from the midst of the Civil War to our current era, they chart fairy tales that are at once unsettling and painfully familiar, never forgetting that cruelty compels us to search for tenderness. \"What if this time,\" they ask, \"instead of crumbs the girl drops \/ teeth, her own, what else does she have.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdair sees the dirt beneath our nails, both alone and as a country, and pries it gently loose until we remember something of who we are, \"from before . . . from a similar injury or kiss.\" There is a dark tension in this work, and its product is wholly \"an alchemical feat, turning horror into beauty\" (\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599289794796,"sku":"9781639550234","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a431f873f2bb043a59af73e727f64a72.jpg?v=1778024001"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-max-ritvo-poetry-prize.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}