Discover the profound poetry collection, 'Nouns, Verbs, Etc.' by acclaimed New Zealand poet Fiona Farrell. This selected poems edition brings together over 25 years of her artistic journey, showcasing the versatility and depth that have defined her literary career. Spanning themes such as love, death, war, emigration, and the rich tapestry of New Zealand's landscape, these 212 pages offer a compelling exploration of both personal and political realms. The hardback edition is elegantly crafted, measuring 130 x 198 mm, making it a perfect addition to your poetry collection.

Fiona Farrell's work weaves together lyrical beauty with the straightforwardness of Kiwi vernacular. Her poems resonate with powerful narratives that reflect our shared human experience, blending humor and poignancy effortlessly. Each piece is a testament to the intricacies of life—illuminating yet grounded, wise yet approachable. Readers will find joy in the way Farrell articulates the storms of emotion through her meticulously crafted lines, addressing themes of family, justice, and the quest for stability in a chaotic world.

Published by Otago University Press on 29-10-2020, this collection showcases both previously published and uncollected works, making it an essential read for poetry enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Enjoy our fast shipping options with no hidden import fees, ensuring a seamless shopping experience. Shop with confidence at Smartfox NZ, a proudly NZ owned business based in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ, so you can receive it directly without unexpected charges, custom duties, or taxes.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 130 x 198 mm
Pages: 212
Bind: hardback
Author: Fiona Farrell Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 29-10-2020

One of New Zealand’s most versatile writers, Fiona Farrell has published four collections of poetry over 25 years, from Cutting Out (1987) to The Broken Book (2011). Noun, verbs, etc. collects the best work from these books, and intersperses them with other poems thus far ‘uncollected’. The themes are wide ranging: political and personal, regional and global, including love and birth and death, war and emigration, history and landscape. The poems mix lyricism with the flat and plainspoken mode of Kiwi vernacular; they channel voices infrequently heard in poetry in traditional song and ballad forms. They are well crafted but unpretentious, jokey yet illuminating, self-deprecating but wise, sad and funny and deeply human. Fiona Farrell’s poems look light and lyrical and tidy on the page, which is the way they manage the storms of feeling that race along their lines. These are poems that know how much we yearn for terra firma yet how often we must deal with broken things. They care about family. They speak against injustice. They also know how to rescue the heart and let it sing. – Bill Manhire

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