{"title":"David Eggleton","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thought-provoking works of \u003cem\u003eDavid Eggleton\u003c\/em\u003e, an influential voice in the realm of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for his vivid imagery and dynamic prose, Eggleton's works captivate readers by exploring the intersection of local and global perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA significant highlight of his collection is \u003cem\u003eLifting the Island\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the rich tapestry of island life, offering insights that are both refreshing and deeply resonant. His ability to intricately weave cultural narratives has earned him a respected place among contemporary authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his evocative storytelling, David Eggleton invites readers on a journey of exploration and reflection, making his books a must-read for those interested in the broader landscape of artistic expression and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lifting-the-island-by-david-eggleton-9781636282909","title":"Lifting the Island","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Eggleton explores the voices of New Zealand, Australia, and Polynesia in his latest collection, \u003ci\u003eLifting the Island\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This is vital, elastic, expertly handled language in a Pacific voice of cultural and musical sensibility, poetry to be spoken aloud or in the mind.' — Cilla McQueen, MNZM, and former New Zealand Poet Laureate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis own-voices collection is a kind of lyrical world map of the South Pacific, built up through a lush epic catalogue of flora, fauna, and artefacts. The poems are frequently infused with a wry humour and, while they often eschew both narrative and personal epiphany, they make intensely detailed, vigorous observations of place and landscape that are curious, sparkling, and sometimes hilarious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinguistically agile, this book's stanzas bring together the lyrical and the slangy, celebrating the local vernaculars of New Zealand, Australia, and Polynesia. Many of its poems work as cascading streams of image; of pronouncements; of dramatic tonal shifts almost line by line; and with dense, daring metaphor clusters that entertain as well as illuminate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47105243283692,"sku":"9781636282909","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/295a7a06a79091e8e7f06afcb3d1a48c.jpg?v=1765789195"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/david-eggleton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}