Mirabile Dictu
| By: | Michele Leggott |
| Publisher: | Independent Publishers Group (Chicago Review Press) |
| Print ISBN: | 9781869404406 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781775581246 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Copyright: | 2009 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Culled from the author's term as poet laureate, this collection delves into both the present and the past, combining poems of today with those of history. From the inspiring setting of Matahiwi Marae in Hawke's Bay to the beautiful backdrop of Florence, Italy, this anthology explores the fascinating day-to-day life of the poet herself. Serving as an autobiographical narrative, this portrait also illustrates her journey to seek out ancestral relations, finding them emigrating from their homeland and settling in a budding colonial town. Exploring languages within languages, this compendium also touches on the concepts of hearing and seeing, coming and going, and the representations of experience itself. Layered with intense imagery and stirring rhythms, this engaging volume is ideal for budding writers and experienced poetry fans alike.