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Writers at Work: Poetry (ENGL6944)
Semester 1 / 2009

Texts

y separately published work icon What Can Be Proven Mark O'Flynn , Carindale : Interactive Press , 2007 Z1489902 2007 selected work poetry (taught in 1 units)
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y separately published work icon Wolf Notes Judith Beveridge , Artarmon : Giramondo Publishing , 2003 Z1099576 2003 selected work poetry (taught in 3 units)
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y separately published work icon The Balcony David Brooks , St Lucia : University of Queensland Press , 2008 Z1513817 2008 selected work poetry (taught in 1 units)
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y separately published work icon True Thoughts Pamela Brown , Cambridge : Salt Publishing , 2008 Z1523256 2008 selected work poetry (taught in 1 units)
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y separately published work icon Westering Peter Kirkpatrick , Glebe : Puncher and Wattmann , 2006 Z1225399 2006 selected work poetry (taught in 1 units) Westering is a dazzling collection. It displays a range of allusiveness, wisdom and technical skill amounting to virtuosity that calls for the right use of superlatives. Kirkpatrick endlessly surprises with profound observations enlivened with urbane and playful wit. The book is like the pleasure of intelligent conversation with a splendid host. The longer poems showcase an expansive and intricate mind; the shorter lyrics make a striking concert that will echo.
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Description

Four major contemporary Australian writers of poetry (to be announced) take participants through the process of composition of their recent works, sharing their techniques and their philosophies of writing.

Assessment

5000 word essay

Other Details

Offered in: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Levels: Postgraduate
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