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Scar Revision

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Scar Revision by Tracy Ryan is a compelling poetry collection that uses the concept of surgically minimising scars as a metaphor for healing and transformation. The poems are both formally experimental and deeply personal, exploring how individuals survive and 'rewrite' both literal and symbolic scars. The work reflects on regeneration and the complexities of family relationships.
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This collection will resonate with readers interested in contemporary poetry, themes of personal and emotional healing, and those who appreciate innovative poetic forms.

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'Scar revision' surgically minimizing the effects of scars is the powerful central image of Tracy Ryan's highly accomplished new collection of poetry. Both formally adventurous and movingly personal, these poems offer vivid accounts of how we survive and 'rewrite' literal and symbolic scars, and of regeneration through the risks of family.

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Scar Revision - surgically minimising the effects of scars - is the powerful central image of Tracy Ryan's highly accomplished new collection. Both formally adventurous and movingly personal, these poems offer vivid accounts of how we survive and 'rewrite' literal and symbolic scars, and of regeneration through the risks of family.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921361067

Publisher: Fremantle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 97g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Authors Bio, not available

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