New And Selected Poems
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This definitive collection offers a resonant journey through the contemplative and finely crafted landscapes of Philip Martin’s poetic career. As a significant figure in Australian letters, Martin brings a distinctive intellectual rigor and lyrical sensitivity to his work, exploring themes of travel, personal history, and the intersection of the natural world with the internal human experience. This volume synthesizes his most vital contributions, showcasing a mastery of form that bridges the gap between traditional structures and the sensibilities of the late 20th century. The collection serves as an essential cornerstone for those interested in the evolution of Australian verse during the 1980s. Martin’s style is characterized by a quiet, often luminous intensity, demanding careful attention from the reader. His poems frequently act as meditative inquiries, balancing a keen observational eye with an understated emotional depth, ensuring that this anthology remains a compelling and enduring testament to his poetic legacy.
Author: Philip Martin
Format: Paperback
Published: 1988, Longman Cheshire
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This definitive collection offers a resonant journey through the contemplative and finely crafted landscapes of Philip Martin’s poetic career. As a significant figure in Australian letters, Martin brings a distinctive intellectual rigor and lyrical sensitivity to his work, exploring themes of travel, personal history, and the intersection of the natural world with the internal human experience. This volume synthesizes his most vital contributions, showcasing a mastery of form that bridges the gap between traditional structures and the sensibilities of the late 20th century. The collection serves as an essential cornerstone for those interested in the evolution of Australian verse during the 1980s. Martin’s style is characterized by a quiet, often luminous intensity, demanding careful attention from the reader. His poems frequently act as meditative inquiries, balancing a keen observational eye with an understated emotional depth, ensuring that this anthology remains a compelling and enduring testament to his poetic legacy.