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Issue Details: First known date: 2014... 2014 The Best Australian Poems 2014
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'In The Best Australian Poems 2014, award-winning poet Geoff Page compiles an anthology that celebrates both the established and the emerging, the classical and the pioneering in contemporary Australian poetry collection for readers and writers alike.' (Source: Publisher's Blurb)

Contents

* Contents derived from the Collingwood, Fitzroy - Collingwood area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria,:Black Inc. , 2014 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Introduction, Geoff Page , single work essay
'To select 'THE BEST AUSTRALIAN POEMS' OF ANY ONE YEAR IS a confronting task...'
(p. i-iii)
Seven Ages of the Upper Bourgeoisei"At first, wrapped in mohair", Mike Ladd , single work poetry (p. 1)
The Reflectioni"Kevin Rudd woke up on a plane from New Guinea.", Jennifer Maiden , single work poetry (p. 2)
Evaluation Sheeti"I didn't pop over to epidaurus to visit the theatre, see a spot of", single work poetry (p. 3)
Present Continuous Santa?i"I saw Santa in the street again this Easter", Bruce Dawe , single work poetry (p. 4)
In-Flight Servicei"Ia rhia rhinf ruenws on?", Richard Tipping , single work poetry (p. 5-6)
Lepidopterai"Having purchased a selection of butterflies online", Anthony Lawrence , single work poetry (p. 7-8)
Dreaming of Yasodhara in the Raini"The rain's too heavy for me", Judith Beveridge , single work poetry (p. 9)
Anniversaryi"There's no truth in those rumours, Lesbia.", Peter Rose , single work poetry (p. 10-11)
Lost Sea Voicesi"I have unreeled sentences from my spine's spool", Felicity Plunkett , single work poetry (p. 12)
A Street Called the Love of Godi"It's a disappointment: two short blocks", B. N. Oakman , single work poetry (p. 13)
Emma Hamilton : Postcardi"Pompeians believed themselves immortal - in museums,", Jennifer Harrison , single work poetry (p. 14)
Christine Keeleri"Eventually, the searing scandal", Rod Moran , single work poetry (p. 15)
Foxi"That day, in his yard,", Paul Hetherington , single work poetry (p. 16-17)
Night Writingi"First I peel away my skin, dry it in the sun,", Kathryn Lomer , single work poetry (p. 18-19)
Morning Ridei"School girls whinny and toss their yellow manes", Lisa Jacobson , single work poetry (p. 20)
Coloursi"Arousal's shy aurora on a cheek.", Jakob Ziguras , single work poetry (p. 21)
Country Show Fantasyi"I want to be on that horse, high there,", Russell Erwin , single work poetry (p. 22)
Running into Your Exi"When it happens, be mindful how you label it.", Bronwyn Lovell , single work poetry (p. 23)
The Way Outi"Your eyes fly open, and all the rest of you too,", Kristin Henry , single work poetry (p. 24-25)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Collingwood, Fitzroy - Collingwood area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria,: Black Inc. , 2014 .
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      Extent: 240p.
      ISBN: 9781863956970
      Series: y separately published work icon The Best Australian Poems Black Inc. (publisher), Melbourne : Black Inc. , 2003-2018 Z1845184 2003 series - publisher poetry

      The third of the Black Inc. 'Best of' collections, Best Australian Poems was initiated in 2003, under executive chair Morry Schwartz. Publisher Chris Feik took over all three series in 2004. In March 2018, Black Inc. cancelled all three series, replacing them with Best Summer Stories.

      Number in series: 12

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Works about this Work

The Best Australian Poems 2014 and The Best American Poetry 2014 Caitlin Maling , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Poetry Journal , vol. 5 no. 2 2015; (p. 128-132)

— Review of The Best Australian Poems 2014 2014 anthology poetry
Review : Best Australian Poems 2014 Alexandra Irving , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: Good Reading , February 2015;

— Review of The Best Australian Poems 2014 2014 anthology poetry
Duncan Hose Reviews Best Australian Poems 2014 Duncan Hose , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , 1 February no. 49.0 2015;

— Review of The Best Australian Poems 2014 2014 anthology poetry
'Printed Eloquence' : The Broad Church of Australian Poetry Jennifer Strauss , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , January-February no. 368 2015; (p. 28-29)

— Review of The Best Australian Poems 2014 2014 anthology poetry
Prejudices Raise Hard Questions A. P. Riemer , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 10 January 2015; (p. 20)

— Review of The Best Australian Poems 2014 2014 anthology poetry ; The Best Australian Essays 2014 2014 anthology criticism essay
Black Inc Earns a Gold Star Gregory Day , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 27-28 December 2014; (p. 17)

— Review of The Best Australian Stories 2014 2014 anthology short story ; The Best Australian Essays 2014 2014 anthology criticism essay ; The Best Australian Poems 2014 2014 anthology poetry
Prejudices Raise Hard Questions A. P. Riemer , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 10 January 2015; (p. 20)

— Review of The Best Australian Poems 2014 2014 anthology poetry ; The Best Australian Essays 2014 2014 anthology criticism essay
'Printed Eloquence' : The Broad Church of Australian Poetry Jennifer Strauss , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , January-February no. 368 2015; (p. 28-29)

— Review of The Best Australian Poems 2014 2014 anthology poetry
Duncan Hose Reviews Best Australian Poems 2014 Duncan Hose , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , 1 February no. 49.0 2015;

— Review of The Best Australian Poems 2014 2014 anthology poetry
Review : Best Australian Poems 2014 Alexandra Irving , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: Good Reading , February 2015;

— Review of The Best Australian Poems 2014 2014 anthology poetry
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