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Poems in Retrospect

Poems in Retrospect

Stephen Oliver

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Greywacke Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Poesía
ISBN:
9780646893143
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Poems In Retrospect: A Selection by the Australasian poet, Stephen Oliver, presents a diverse range of philosophic, contemplative, and metaphysical work published over a span of five decades. Here are poems of heightened imagery, perceptual depth, and assured technical proficiency by ’a master of his craft.’

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