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When Figs Fly
Australian poet Jane Downing's When Figs Fly reveals life in Australia and beyond with a keen eye for poignant details that linger, deftly capturing the beauty of the natural world, the bittersweetness of childhood and memory and exploring the all-too familiar foibles of human nature.
A widely published writer, When Figs Fly is Jane's first poetry collection.
A widely published writer, When Figs Fly is Jane's first poetry collection.
64 pages, Paperback
Published July 20, 2019
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December 22, 2019
I’ve always loved Australian poetry, especially the works of Les Murray and James McAuley. Downing is a contemporary poet who brings a female sensibility to her poems which gave me great pleasure. They allude to classics like Bert Facey’s A Fortunate Life, or remember familiar moments such as eating vinegar chips at the beach or encountering Christmas beetles. There’s a rich panorama of Australian life here, yet the learning that underpins it ensures it’s never provincial. Sensitive, humorous and thoroughly recommended.
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