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'History & the Poet is a series of essays on contemporary Australian poetry. In language clear and precise, Robert Wood poses philosophical and ideological questions that matter for poetry now. History & the Poet offers an entry point to a rich and complex world, and is a compelling vision of what poetry can become. It includes discussion of Wood’s own experiences and identity as part of a broader conversation about who we are and why poetry matters.' (Publication summary)
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Johanna Featherstone Reviews History and the Poet
2018
single work
review
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , August no. 87 2018;
— Review of History & the Poet 2017 selected work essay'Although Robert Wood’s History and the Poet is described as essay, it defies being labelled as one genre. Perhaps like the definition of poetry itself, which shifts and changes between individuals and contexts, language and culture, so do Wood’s words. With sincerity and curiosity, Wood invites the reader into a personal journey, asking us at the start: What is Australia? What is poetry? and What is poetry in Australia? In search of answers, what follows is heartfelt discourse; meditations, manifestoes, letters, mythical stories and, at times, academic hyperbole that is steeped in the author’s philosophical, poetic and political relationship with the natural world and its languages.' (Introduction)
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Making It Rain in Words – History & the Poet: Essays on Australian Poetry, Robert Wood - by Alison Clifton
2018
single work
review
— Appears in: Foam:e , March no. 15 2018;
— Review of History & the Poet 2017 selected work essay
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Making It Rain in Words – History & the Poet: Essays on Australian Poetry, Robert Wood - by Alison Clifton
2018
single work
review
— Appears in: Foam:e , March no. 15 2018;
— Review of History & the Poet 2017 selected work essay -
Johanna Featherstone Reviews History and the Poet
2018
single work
review
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , August no. 87 2018;
— Review of History & the Poet 2017 selected work essay'Although Robert Wood’s History and the Poet is described as essay, it defies being labelled as one genre. Perhaps like the definition of poetry itself, which shifts and changes between individuals and contexts, language and culture, so do Wood’s words. With sincerity and curiosity, Wood invites the reader into a personal journey, asking us at the start: What is Australia? What is poetry? and What is poetry in Australia? In search of answers, what follows is heartfelt discourse; meditations, manifestoes, letters, mythical stories and, at times, academic hyperbole that is steeped in the author’s philosophical, poetic and political relationship with the natural world and its languages.' (Introduction)
