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Vanishing Point

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Vanishing Point by Felicity Plunkett is a profound exploration of themes at the intersection of perception, history, and creativity. With a vivid blend of poetry and prose, the book delves into how moments and memories interplay, offering insights into personal and collective experiences. This work invites reflection on the transient and elusive aspects of art and life.
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You might enjoy this collection if you appreciate evocative poetry that delves into themes of loss, transformation, and human connections. It offers a rich exploration of language and emotion, making it a compelling read for those intrigued by the intricate tapestry of life and art.

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Vanishing Point traces the currents of the imagination and the erotic and builds a narrative about human making and resilience. Taking in poetry, physics, birth and medicine, these poems intimately chart the life of the body from before conception to after death, and the skeleton of feeling and the blood of beginnings.

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Vanishing Point opens with a surreal vision of creativity and mourning and returns to the flakes of desire, memory and dreams. By turns witty, vulnerable and passionate, Vanishing Point traces the currents of the imagination and the erotic and builds a narrative about human making and resilience.

Taking in poetry, physics, birth and medicine, these poems intimately chart the life of the body from before conception to after death, and the skeleton of feeling and the blood of beginnings.

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Vanishing Point by Felicity Plunkett has been lauded for its lyrical and evocative exploration of loss and transformation. Reviewers appreciate the depth of emotion and the intricate language that captures the nuances of human experience. The book is celebrated for its capacity to intertwine personal and universal themes, offering a poignant reflection through poetry that resonates deeply with readers.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780702237218

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 92g

Pages: 72

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