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October 17, 1938 – April 29, 2019

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.

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2022
Continuous Creation: Last Poems
96 pages
4 hours of reading
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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.
2022
Continuous Creation
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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.
2017
On Bunyah
160 pages
6 hours of reading
The latest collection from Australia's greatest living poet, the multiple- award-winning Les Murray, which pays homage to his rural home of Bunyah through poetry and photographs
2015
Waiting for the Past
72 pages
3 hours of reading
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New collection from award-winning Australian poet.
2015
Les Murray
Den Buschbarden von Bunyah haben Kritiker den 1938 im hügeligen Küstenhinterland von New South Wales geborenen Nachfahren schottischer, irischer und englischer Auswanderer genannt. Das Etikett markiert den sandigen Weg des Sprachstudenten von einer erärmlichen Milchfarm in die Lesesäle der Welt und auf dieNamensliste für den Nobelpreis. Mit breitem Hut entfaltet der massige Magier ein Panorama des australischen Kontinents wie die Schattengewächse seiner schicksalsgeprüften Kinderseele.
2012
New Selected Poems
310 pages
11 hours of reading
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New Selected Poems contains Les Murray's gathering from the full range of his poetry, from poems of the 1960s to work from Taller When Prone (2004) and new poems yet to appear in a collection.
2011
Größer im Liegen. Gedichte
151 pages
6 hours of reading
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.
2011
Killing the Black Dog. Der Schwarze Hund, englische Ausgabe
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Killing the Black Dog is a crucial chapter in the life of an outstanding poet. --Book Jacket.
2010
Taller When Prone
88 pages
4 hours of reading
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Taller When Prone has at its heart Les Murray's celebrations of the rural world in Australia and elsewhere, evoked with a deep understanding of landscapes, and the seasons, working lives and languages that have shaped them.
2008
The Biplane Houses
112 pages
4 hours of reading
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Les Murray's latest poetry collection showcases his remarkable versatility and mastery across various styles, including story poems, puns, and aphoristic fragments. The work reflects his deep connection to the Australian landscape, presenting history and myths in concise forms alongside vivid domestic portraits. Renowned for his inventive language and eloquent expression, this volume stands out as a testament to his artistic prowess, offering readers an enchanting exploration of themes rooted in nature and personal experience.