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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.
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Introduction,
single work
essay
'To select 'THE BEST AUSTRALIAN POEMS' OF ANY ONE YEAR IS a confronting task...'
- Seven Ages of the Upper Bourgeoisei"At first, wrapped in mohair", single work poetry (p. 1)
- The Reflectioni"Kevin Rudd woke up on a plane from New Guinea.", 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", single work poetry (p. 4)
- In-Flight Servicei"Ia rhia rhinf ruenws on?", single work poetry (p. 5-6)
- Lepidopterai"Having purchased a selection of butterflies online", single work poetry (p. 7-8)
- Dreaming of Yasodhara in the Raini"The rain's too heavy for me", single work poetry (p. 9)
- Anniversaryi"There's no truth in those rumours, Lesbia.", single work poetry (p. 10-11)
- Lost Sea Voicesi"I have unreeled sentences from my spine's spool", single work poetry (p. 12)
- A Street Called the Love of Godi"It's a disappointment: two short blocks", single work poetry (p. 13)
- Emma Hamilton : Postcardi"Pompeians believed themselves immortal - in museums,", single work poetry (p. 14)
- Christine Keeleri"Eventually, the searing scandal", single work poetry (p. 15)
- Foxi"That day, in his yard,", single work poetry (p. 16-17)
- Night Writingi"First I peel away my skin, dry it in the sun,", single work poetry (p. 18-19)
- Morning Ridei"School girls whinny and toss their yellow manes", single work poetry (p. 20)
- Coloursi"Arousal's shy aurora on a cheek.", single work poetry (p. 21)
- Country Show Fantasyi"I want to be on that horse, high there,", single work poetry (p. 22)
- Running into Your Exi"When it happens, be mindful how you label it.", single work poetry (p. 23)
- The Way Outi"Your eyes fly open, and all the rest of you too,", single work poetry (p. 24-25)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Also e-book.
Works about this Work
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The Best Australian Poems 2014 and The Best American Poetry 2014
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
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
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
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
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
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Black Inc Earns a Gold Star
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
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
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
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
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: Good Reading , February 2015;
— Review of The Best Australian Poems 2014 2014 anthology poetry
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