Jamie Grant Knihy

A captivating introduction to 100 of our greatest poets

Exploring a vast range of subjects, this book delves into the interconnectedness of science and the arts, highlighting how they influence and enrich each other. It presents engaging insights and thought-provoking concepts that encourage readers to appreciate the beauty of knowledge across disciplines. The narrative emphasizes the importance of creativity in scientific endeavors and the analytical aspects of artistic expression, making it a compelling read for anyone eager to expand their understanding of the world.

Exploring themes of unity and diversity, this book emphasizes the importance of acceptance and understanding across different backgrounds. It highlights personal stories that illustrate the struggles and triumphs of individuals from various cultures, promoting a message of solidarity. Through powerful narratives, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own biases and the impact of societal divisions, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive world where everyone is valued and respected.

The late Les Murray described Jamie Grant's work as "poems of scrupulous craftsmanship and unlinking intelligence, poems which pay acute attention to the contours of experience." This new collection, which is divided into five discrete sections, focuses that attention on the twenty-first century world, its office buildings and hospitals, motorways and wind farms, while also looking back to characters and events from earlier times. There are also observations of Australia's natural environment, its forests, farms, birds and animals. The last of the five sections is a series of versified thumbnail sketches of historical figures whose achievements helped to shape the present age. And there is even an elegy for Les Murray among the other verses.