No Rising of the Sheep
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The shepherd has been a constant presence in folklore and religion, usually as a symbol of the struggle between the powerful and common people, or as a wise leader. References to the shepherd crop up in stories from around the world and throughout the ages. Bill...
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The shepherd has been a constant presence in folklore and religion. Bill Bradford contemplates these connections as he moves from being a herder of sheep to an activist and trade unionist. These poems reflect his love of the animals he worked with, his thirst for social justice, and his concern for the environment.
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The shepherd has been a constant presence in folklore and religion, usually as a symbol of the struggle between the powerful and common people, or as a wise leader. References to the shepherd crop up in stories from around the world and throughout the ages. Bill Bradford contemplates these connections as he moves from being a herder of sheep to an activist and trade unionist. These poems reflect his love of the animals he worked with, his thirst for social justice, and his concern for the environment. Drawings by Northland artist Thomas Lauterbach vividly bring the character of animals and people to life.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780473638795
Publisher: Mary Egan Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2022
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Mary Egan Publishing
Illustration: Black and white illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Thomas Lauterbach
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 88
About the Author
BILL BRADFORD grew up in Kawhia and now lives in Wellsford. He began his working life as a shepherd, first on sheep stations in Aotearoa, then in the UK. He later worked in a variety of jobs including communications, as a community activist, and as a trade union organiser. His poems have been published in journals and anthologies in New Zealand, Ireland, and England. This is his first collection.
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