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The ventriloquist bird invoked at the beginning and end of Dannie Abse's new collection is bright-plumed but figitive. On its wing we enter a rich poetic landscape of real and imagined worlds, in which humour and tragedy appear in turn with startling vividness. At the autobiographical heart of this collection... is a particular view of human possibilities, a delight in things seen and achieved and an awareness of the transience of it all.--Book jacket.
A ventriloquist bird serves as a symbolic guide through a collection of poems exploring the spectrum of human experience. The poems navigate between the real and the imagined, juxtaposing humor and tragedy with striking clarity. At the core of the collection lies a reflection on human potential, a celebration of life's moments, and a poignant acknowledgment of its fleeting nature.
The collection is characterized by its vivid portrayal of both the humorous and the tragic aspects of life, often within the same poem. Readers can expect a deeply personal yet universally resonant exploration of human experience, grounded in the author's own life and observations. The poems are noted for their insightful commentary on human potential and the ephemeral nature of existence. The recurring motif of a 'ventriloquist bird' frames these reflections, adding a layer of symbolic depth.
Page Count:
65
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
ISBN-10:
0091944643
ISBN-13:
9780091944643
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