The Fremantle Press Anthology of Western Australian Poetry
Feb 2017 · Fremantle Press
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A sweeping collection of verse from Western Australia's most vital voices. This anthology showcases the rich tapestry of Western Australian poetry, spanning from its colonial roots to contemporary expressions. Edited by acclaimed poets John Kinsella and Tracy Ryan, this collection offers a unique perspective on the region's identity, history, and landscape.
Discover the diverse voices of 134 poets, including significant contributions from WA Indigenous poets, reflecting the cultural diversity and unique experiences of Western Australia. Explore themes of colonialism, regionalism, and the enduring connection to the land. This anthology is a must-have for poetry lovers, students of Australian literature, and anyone seeking to understand the heart and soul of Western Australia.
About the author
John Kinsella's many books of poetry include Armour (2011) and Jam Tree Gully (2012). He is Professor of Literature and Sustainability at Curtin University, an Extraordinary Fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge University, and a Professorial Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. Awards include the Christopher Brennan Award for Poetry, Arts Queensland Judith Wright Calanthe Award for Poetry, Western Australian Premier's Book Award, The Age Poetry Book of the Year, and the Adelaide Writers' Week Poetry Prize. Tracy Ryan is an award-winning poet born in Western Australia who has also lived in England and the United States. She has worked in libraries, bookselling, editing, and community journalism, and has taught at various universities. Her previous poetry titles with Fremantle Press include The Argument, Fremantle Poets 1: New Poets (editor) , Scar Revision, Hothouse, The Willing Eye, Bluebeard in Drag and Killing Delilah. Tracy Ryan is also the author of three novels: Sweet, Jazz Tango and Vamp. Her work has been commended in the National Book Council Banjo Award, twice shortlisted in the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards, in The Age Book of the Year Award and the Adelaide Festival Award for Literature. She has won the Australian Book Review Poetry Prize and the Western Australian Premier's Book Award (twice).
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