Interesting? I’ll Say!
John Lucas reviews a genuinely interesting collection of essays by Jim Burns – and adds some equally interesting observations of his own
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Perspectives on Poetry: Mahon, Stevenson & Stern
Perspectives on Poetry: John Lucas examines three recent studies exploring the craft and ideas of three eminent poets .
The Fall of Athens
John Lucas finds multiple reasons to recommend this memoir by Gail Holst-Warhaft which is studded through with her own accomplished poetry and also gives a shrewdly observant account of post-war Greek history
London Grip Poetry Review – Woods & Tardios
John Lucas reviews collections from Gregory Woods and George Tardios
Wild Bleak Bohemia
John Lucas reflects on Michael Wilding’s account of the lives and work of three significant figures from Australia’s early literary history
London Grip Poetry Review – Cullup & Allen
John Lucas takes an in-depth look at books by Michael Cullup and Gary Allen who both make poetry out of tough experiences .
Mercury Falling
John Lucas praises the craft and authenticity in a new novel by Robert Edric – and regrets that this accomplished writer doesn’t have the larger reputation he deserves