Bill Manhire's new collection, his first UK publication since Selected Poems, begins with the song of an extinct bird and journeys on into troubling futures. číst celé
Bill Manhire Books
Bill Manhire is an acclaimed poet and short fiction writer whose work often offers a unique perspective on the New Zealand landscape and culture. His writing is celebrated for its sharp insight and sensitive portrayal of the human condition. Manhire engages playfully with language and form, crafting narratives that are both engaging and resonant. His influence on contemporary letters is significant, particularly through his mentorship of emerging writers.
Six by Six: Short Stories by New Zealand's Best Writers
- 560 pages
- 20 hours of reading
First published in 1989 and reprinted numerous times, Six by Six remains the definitive introduction to the classic New Zealand short story. Six by Six is a big, generous book. It shows the full range and vitality of New Zealand fiction published in the twentieth century. These are stories of pace and invention, mischief and melancholy, darkness and joy. From a two-page sketch by Patricia Grace to Maurice Duggan’s short novel O’Leary’s Orchard . From classics like Katherine Mansfield’s ‘The Garden Party’ and Frank Sargeson’s ‘Conversation with My Uncle’ to the contemporary brilliance of Owen Marshall and Janet Frame. Edited by Bill Manhire.