{"title":"Dean Browne","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Dean Browne, a gifted author celebrated for his intriguing insights into arts and culture. Dean Browne's works, including the remarkable \u003cem\u003eAfter Party\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers on a thought-provoking journey through the nuances and vibrancy of the arts world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a flair for capturing the essence of cultural expression, Dean Browne's storytelling prowess brings the art scene to life. His narratives delve into the complexities of artistic endeavours and cultural dynamics, offering readers a rich tapestry of perspectives and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Dean Browne's collection to discover how his articulate narratives and engaging style provide both enlightenment and entertainment. Whether you are an arts enthusiast or a curious reader looking to gain deeper cultural insights, his books promise a rewarding exploration into the fascinating realm of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"after-party-by-dean-browne-9781035054671","title":"After Party","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter Party\u003c\/em\u003e is a Poetry Book Society Recommendation and marks the debut collection by Dean Browne, who arrives with the maturity and style of a more seasoned poet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach poem in this standout and stand-alone collection tests the boundaries of its unique universe. Browne, a mesmeric teller of strange tales, creates imaginative narratives that can seem origamically contained within the compressed dimensions of a poem. A leg sets off on a long train journey; a Parisian alley cat is launched into space; earthbound lovers attempt to connect while their inner lives prove unbridgeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLosses are mourned, with two poets elegised here: Charles Simic and the late Donegal poet Matthew Sweeney, who might offer a fingerpost of sensibilities. Yet, Browne's significant talent is distinctly his own. \u003cem\u003eAfter Party\u003c\/em\u003e introduces a beguiling, resonant new voice with a raised eyebrow and fidelity to the image - sometimes carried along the tightrope much further than seems possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn poems that are both death-haunted and youthful, and thrumming with a delicious dark humour, Dean Browne brings a much-needed injection of the surreal - or the surreal-ish, as he might prefer to say - to Ireland's rising generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Poems that sneak in the side-door then exit through the ceiling'\u003c\/em\u003e - Caroline Bird\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Dean Browne is a terrific poet: his language is agile and fresh, his ideas surprising, and the reader feels invigorated, renewed - and lucky to have met such poems'\u003c\/em\u003e - Nick Laird\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46759892746476,"sku":"9781035054671","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/221b842851028304a11a134af75dc568.jpg?v=1756249429"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dean-browne.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}