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Overview"The journey of Eva Bourke's eighth collection of poems is one of bereavement, heartbreak and, ultimately, renewal. In poems that record - with courage and tenderness - the loss of loved ones, of close family and friends, there is throughout a refusal to soften the keen gaze and precise detail for which her work is so often praised, as if the poet's role is ever to be witness, guardian and curator. Instead of heartbreak enforcing a retreat from the world, rather it seems to strengthen her commitment to those in danger (""the boats adrift in the night / and the storms that sweep them overboard"" - 'Twenty-eight Swimmers') and her belief in the power of art and music as both consolation and celebration, an engagement that has been the heart of her work over many years. As she says in 'The Singer's Fable', in memory of Mary McPartlan: ""Sing, even if your hearts are heavy, even if your houses are on fire, rise up and sing.""" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eva BourkePublisher: Dedalus Press Imprint: Dedalus Press Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.122kg ISBN: 9781915629272ISBN 10: 1915629276 Pages: 88 Publication Date: 12 April 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |