Details
- ISBN 9781869621421 / 1869621425
- Title Into the Wider World
- Author Brian Turner
- Category Poetry
Prose: Non-fiction
The Natural World, Country Life & Pets - Format Paperback
- Year 2008
- Pages 500
- Publisher Random House New Zealand Ltd
- Imprint Godwit
- Dimensions 158mm x 235mm
An illustrated anthology that brings together both old and new essays, columns, articles and poetry that concentrate on the wild places and outdoor pursuits the author loves and of which he is such an unabashed, articulate and passionate champion.
Brian Turner is one of this country's best known and best-loved poets and also one of its most determined conservationists. In this beautifully illustrated anthology he brings together both old and new essays, columns, articles and poetry that concentrate on the wild places and outdoor pursuits he loves and of which he is such an unabashed, articulate and passionate champion.
Prizes
Shortlisted for Montana New Zealand Book Awards: Environment Category 2009.
One of New Zealand's finest poets and prose writers, Brian Turner was the Te Mata Poet Laureate in 2005. He is the author of numerous volumes of poetry and a very fine memoir. He lives in Oturehua, in central Otago's Maniototo district.
User Reviews
- 01 Oct
This is truly a emphatic book which will lead you into a new world that you have never seen before. You can brust into tears when you smell the brotherhood or partnership, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery with the writer, you can also perceive the author's world views and values. You will be integrated to find something that worth to read and feel in your life. This book is such a medium which will tell you where the felicity lies and will the joy arouses.
Reviewed By susan
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