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Sack

By John Kinsella
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Sack by John Kinsella delves into the intricate connections between land, identity, and art. It offers a thoughtful exploration of how cultural and environmental landscapes shape personal and collective narratives, all through the lens of Kinsella's perspective on art and existence.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in critically examining the intersection of language, identity, and environmental concerns through a poetic lens. The author offers a unique blend of personal and global perspectives, providing insight into contemporary issues within Arts & Culture.

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From the winner of the Prime Minister's Literary Award for Poetry, three Western Australian Premier's Book Awards, the Grace Leven Prize for Poetry, the John Bray Award for Poetry, the Christopher Brennan Award and more, this most recent collection from John Kinsella takes its title from a poem of the same name.

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This most recent collection from John Kinsella takes its title from a poem of the same name. In the metaphor of the sack tumbling downstream with its cargo of drowned kittens lie layers of use, meaning and representation: love, cruelty, the pastoral, colonisation, landscape and identity.

These poems are rich with intimate detail and Kinsella's often discomfiting insight.

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Sack by John Kinsella is praised for its poetic prowess and cultural significance. Celebrated as a lovely book by one of Australia's renowned poets, Kinsella has been recognised as an influential advocate for Australian poetry.

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ISBN: 9781925161229

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 146g

Pages: 120

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