Continuous Creation: Last Poems

Australia's greatest and most-loved poet, Les Murray, was awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry and won the T.S. Eliot Award. His last major offering, Continuous Creation, is many-toned and rooted in its sacredness, broad-leafed in its pleasures, and intimate and conversational. Derek Walcott praised him for his comic writing, satire, elegist, and hymnodist.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Carcanet Press Ltd

Les Murray, widely regarded as Australia's greatest and most beloved poet, was honored with the prestigious Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry, nominated by Ted Hughes in 1999. His remarkable literary career was marked by numerous accolades, including the T.S. Eliot Award. Born and raised on the land, Murray's deep environmental commitment permeated his poetry. He passed away at his farm in Bunyah, New South Wales, where he spent his final years. "Continuous Creation," his final major work, was compiled during his final years at Bunyah and was discovered after his passing. Derek Walcott, in a review for the New Republic, hailed Murray's poetry as unparalleled in its sacredness, broad-leafed pleasures, and intimate conversational nature. Like his earlier collections, "Continuous Creation" showcased Murray's diverse talents as a comic writer, satirist, elegist, and hymnodist. He celebrated life with his vibrant and colorful verse. Murray's legacy as a poet continues to inspire and resonate with readers worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the literary landscape.

Dimension: 216 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800171749