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The Argument

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The Argument by Tracy Ryan explores themes of mortality and survival through a series of incisive poems. The collection navigates the unknowable aspects of life, presenting a cohesive vision where each poem reveals the poet's thoughtful engagement with death, ultimately responding energetically with life.
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Ideal for readers of contemporary poetry interested in themes of mortality, philosophy, and lyricism within the arts and culture genre.

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The unknowable is Tracy Ryan's terrain; these are poems of keen appraisal and survival demonstrating an extraordinary range and held tight by a cohesive vision. Each poem makes clear the poet's preoccupation with mortality. If the argument is with death - that cold cross-examiner - these are poems which respond with life.

The Argument is the sixth volume of poetry from award-winning author Tracy Ryan.

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The unknowable is Tracy Ryan's terrain; these are poems of keen appraisal and survival demonstrating an extraordinary range and held tight by a cohesive vision.

Each poem makes clear the poet's preoccupation with mortality. If the argument is with death – that cold cross-examiner – these are poems which respond with life.

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Critics praise Ryan's work for its profound exploration of the self within a post-God worldview, highlighting a dynamic pattern of "giving and receiving" in human, natural, and impersonal realms. Dennis Haskell notes the collection as a rich discussion on existence, while Alison Croggon commends the supple and deeply moving lyricism, showcasing superb technique and authentic passion.

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ISBN: 9781921361807

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 June 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 115g

Pages: 88

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