Slessor
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Neville Briggs
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Re: Slessor
I don't know whether it could be a contrast in poetic intent but certainly a difference in point of view. Interesting how Slessor seems to be speaking of the country train ride as an uncomfortable passage to endure from necessity, Henry seems to be more interested in the train as a sort of metaphorical road to paradise.
Neville
" Prose is description, poetry is presence " Les Murray.
" Prose is description, poetry is presence " Les Murray.
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Shelley Hansen
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Re: Slessor
Thanks for posting, Vic. I love them both.
Just another example of the beauty and diversity of our craft
Cheers Shelley
Just another example of the beauty and diversity of our craft
Cheers Shelley
Shelley Hansen
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"Look fer yer profits in the 'earts o' friends,
fer 'atin' never paid no dividends."
(CJ Dennis "The Mooch o' Life")
Lady of Lines
http://www.shelleyhansen.com
"Look fer yer profits in the 'earts o' friends,
fer 'atin' never paid no dividends."
(CJ Dennis "The Mooch o' Life")
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Terry
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Re: Slessor
In a day of complete surprises my wife came home yesterday with a copy of 'Selected Poems' by Kenneth Slessor found in an Op Shop. Despite her doubts after reading a couple of poems, she decided to buy it for me - she paid a princely sum of $2 for a book in excellent condition.
I haven't been following this thread but had noted the it was being discussed. I've only had time to browse a couple of poems but will have a closer look at it soon.
Terry
I haven't been following this thread but had noted the it was being discussed. I've only had time to browse a couple of poems but will have a closer look at it soon.
Terry