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'This new title is Tim Thorne's tenth book of poetry, and includes his stunning 'Mesopotamian Suite', a series of poems responding to the war against Iraq, which has been received well at readings in various parts of Australia. Demand for publication has been high.
'Some of the other witty and trenchant poems have also been performed to acclaim. Thorne's long poetic career makes him a master of his craft. His commitment and intelligence make the political and other subjects he tackles appear new and sharp for the fan and the first time Thorne reader alike.' (Publication summary)
Notes
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'Some of these poems have appeared in Critical Survey (UK), Famous Reporter, The Age, Light on Don Bank, Pamela's Poetry, Gig Guide.' - t.p. verso
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Berry,
Berry - Shoalhaven Heads area,
Shoalhaven area,
South Coast,
New South Wales,:PressPress
, 2006 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Baxteri"How do you choose a figure from history", single work poetry (p. 18-19)
- Celebritocracyi"You gotta have class. Only Marilyn Monroe,", single work poetry (p. 22-23)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Poetry and Politics : Fact and Opinion
2007
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Five Bells , Spring vol. 14 no. 4 2007; (p. 28-30) -
Tim Thorne's Best Bitter
2006
single work
review
— Appears in: Famous Reporter , [August] no. 33 2006; (p. 25-27)
— Review of Best Bitter 2006 selected work poetry -
Heavy Hitters
2006
single work
review
— Appears in: Overland , Winter no. 183 2006; (p. 73-77)
— Review of Friendly Fire 2005 selected work poetry ; The Kindly Ones 2005 selected work poetry ; Gateway to the Sphinx 2004 selected work poetry ; Head and Shin 2004 selected work poetry ; The People Singers : The Surfers Paradise Poems 2005 selected work poetry ; Latecomers 2005 selected work poetry ; Avenues and Runways 2005 selected work poetry ; Rattus Rattus : New and Selected Poems 2005 selected work poetry ; Best Bitter 2006 selected work poetry
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Heavy Hitters
2006
single work
review
— Appears in: Overland , Winter no. 183 2006; (p. 73-77)
— Review of Friendly Fire 2005 selected work poetry ; The Kindly Ones 2005 selected work poetry ; Gateway to the Sphinx 2004 selected work poetry ; Head and Shin 2004 selected work poetry ; The People Singers : The Surfers Paradise Poems 2005 selected work poetry ; Latecomers 2005 selected work poetry ; Avenues and Runways 2005 selected work poetry ; Rattus Rattus : New and Selected Poems 2005 selected work poetry ; Best Bitter 2006 selected work poetry -
Tim Thorne's Best Bitter
2006
single work
review
— Appears in: Famous Reporter , [August] no. 33 2006; (p. 25-27)
— Review of Best Bitter 2006 selected work poetry -
Poetry and Politics : Fact and Opinion
2007
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Five Bells , Spring vol. 14 no. 4 2007; (p. 28-30)
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