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An Absence of Saints (The Arts Queensland Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize)

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An Absence of Saints (The Arts Queensland Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize): Rosanna Licari: 97807022384

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July 1, 2011 0702238430 978-0702238437

Filled with exquisite lyrical and narrative poems, this thought-provoking collection explores a variety of themes, including the sense of belonging, the human condition, family, being a stranger, love and desire, and beginnings and endings. Divided into three sections delineating the author's preoccupations with her family history in Europe, childhood, and the acquisition and processing of experience, this compilation—inspired by the poet’s mother, Sofia, who is the subject of several works—also offers insight into life after immigration to Australia.

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  • Paperback: 108 pages
  • Publisher: University of Queensland Press (July 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0702238430
  • ISBN-13: 978-0702238437
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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