Collected Poems, 1951-2006
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Auckland University Press
Published:1st Nov '08
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This collection of poetry culls Karl Stead’s most lasting and memorable works into a single volume. Drawn from previously published works though his distinguished career, from his debut collection Whether the Will is Free to his recent publication The Black River, this resource also contains 22 previously unpublished poems from his early days.
This ancient poetic theme—how to live in order to live beyond life—runs throughout this massive book, unifying the staggering profusion of forms and contents and linguistic registers."" - The Australian
""Almost always easy on the ear, so that, despite its great length, the book is highly readable."" - New Zealand Herald
- Winner of Montana New Zealand Book Awards: Reference & Anthology Category 2009
- Short-listed for BPANZ Book Design Awards: Non-Illustrated Book 2009
ISBN: 9781869404185
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
500 pages