Shall We Go?

Annemarie Austin's eighth book of poetry, "Shall We Go?" explores other worlds and lives, drawing upon her own memories and experiences, art, travel, dream, myth, history, and literature. The poems move left to right, with stops for problems of the unidentified, the location of waterholes, and Nijinsky jumping.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 72 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2021
Publisher: Bloodaxe Books Ltd

Annemarie Austin's captivating poems transport readers to other realms and diverse lives, drawing upon her personal memories, experiences, and a rich tapestry of art, travel, dreams, myth, history, and literature. The first poem in her latest collection, titled "Shall We Go On the Shiny?" sets the tone for an enchanting journey, while the last poem concludes with a sense of departure. In between, readers are treated to a series of captivating verses, including "The Tightrope," "The Walking Shot," "The Report on the Pilgrimage in Progress," "The Marquise Going Out at Five O'Clock," and "The Eye's Movement." Austin's poetic style seamlessly weaves left to right, mirroring the movement of the poems. While the narrative unfolds with occasional pauses for unexplained challenges, such as identifying landmarks, locating waterholes, or discerning the identity of birds, the reader is drawn deeper into the poet's vivid world. The journey continues, perhaps leading to another beachside encounter. "Shall We Go?" marks Annemarie Austin's eighth book of poetry, following her critically acclaimed retrospectives, "Very: New & Selected Poems" (2008) and "Track" (2014). Her poetic prowess and imaginative storytelling continue to captivate audiences, inviting them to embark on literary adventures that transcend time and space.

Weight: 126g
Dimension: 215 x 138 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780375533