Leslie Allan Murray was the preeminent poet of his generation and one of Australia's most influential literary critics. He believed his writing was instrumental in defining Australian identity in cultural and spiritual terms. Murray's poetry is often set against the backdrop of rural New South Wales, depicted with lyrical precision. His work explores themes of usurpation, the loss of cultural heritage, and a connection with common folk, drawing on Wordsworth's belief in the power of ordinary language. A strong sense of ritual in daily life and the sacramental quality of existence, stemming from his Christian convictions, permeates his verse.
In this final collection, Les Murray explores themes of nature, identity, and the human experience through his unique poetic voice. The poems reflect his deep connection to the Australian landscape and culture, offering insights into life's complexities and the beauty of creation. Murray's mastery of language and vivid imagery invites readers to engage with profound ideas and emotions, making this collection a significant contribution to contemporary poetry.
This book is the last major offering from Australia's greatest - and best-
loved - poet, compiled in his final years at Bunyah and found after his death.
A new collection of twenty-three literary essays from the Nobel Prize–winning author. J. M. Coetzee’s latest novel, The Schooldays of Jesus, is now available from Viking. J. M. Coetzee is not only one of the most acclaimed fiction writers in the world, he is also an accomplished and insightful literary critic. In Late Essays: 2006–2016, a thought-provoking collection of twenty-three pieces, he examines the work of some of the world’s greatest writers, from Daniel Defoe in the early eighteenth century to Goethe and Irène Némirovsky to Coetzee’s contemporary Philip Roth. Challenging yet accessible, literary master Coetzee writes these essays with great clarity and precision, offering readers an illuminating and wise analysis of a remarkable list of works of international literature that span three centuries.
Gedichte mit Photographien von Barbara Klemm. Vom Autor signierte Erstausgabe
'Bunyah' nennt Les Murray seinen neuen Gedichtband; das Wort stammt aus der Sprache der Aborigines und bezeichnet Baumrinde. Zugleich aber ist es der Name eines Tales im Landesinneren Australiens, wo der Dichter 1938 als Bauernsohn geboren wurde und heute wieder lebt. Murrays Gedichte imaginieren das Tal, seine Landschaft und Bewohner. Er schreibt von Hunden und ihren Präzisionssprüngen auf Traktoren, Kaninchenplagen und Telephonistinnen, die im Outback Anteil an den Gesprächen nahmen, aber auch von Onkel Archie, der den Bruder beim Baumfällen tötete. Wollhaargras, Strände aus Grastorf und tote Bäume im Teich liefern dem Autor Mosaiksteine zur behutsamen Annäherung an einen Ort, der in seiner Abgeschiedenheit skurrile Typen anzieht. Ein Lottogewinner, der jeden Bettelbriefe sorgfältig studiert, bevor er ihn verbrennt, gerät ebenso in den Fokus des Lyrikers wie das Schwesterchen, um dessen Leben der Arzt nicht mehr kämpfen will. Les Murray beschließt den Band mit einem Hintergrundtext über Bunyah sowie mit Aufnahmen aus seinem Archiv. Barbara Klemm hat den Gedichten Murrays als Einstimmung Photographien zugesellt, die nicht in Bunyah entstanden sind, aber die Weite des Tales durch Wolken- und Landschaftsaufnahmen antizipieren; sie hat den Dichter auch porträtiert.
Les Murray, born in 1938 in Nabiac, New South Wales, is a prominent Australian poet of Scottish descent. He studied languages, worked as a translator, and lived as a freelance writer in Sydney. This collection features selected works from 'The Biplane Houses' and 'Taller when Prone,' along with two new pieces.
Containing all the prominent and common phrases used in soccer, this dictionary is perfect for novices or those seeking a fuller understanding of the jargon used by commentators. The author has been a soccer journalist, broadcaster, commentator and sports producer since 1980.
A verse-novel in five books which tells the life story of Fred Boettcher, a German-Australian sailor. The tale spans both World Wars, the Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression. Murray balances world events with the pains of isolation and the fulfilments of family and friendship.
