Discover 'Manifesto Aotearoa: 101 Political Poems,' a powerful collection showcasing 101 evocative political poems that resonate with the heart of New Zealand's democracy. This anthology features thought-provoking verses from renowned authors such as Philip Temple and Emma Neale, alongside contributions from established poets like David Eggleton, Cilla McQueen, and Tusiata Avia. Each poem serves as a rallying cry for justice, equality, and environmental stewardship. Within its 184 pages, readers will find poems that tackle critical issues from the painful legacy of colonialism to modern concerns about sexual consent and systemic poverty. The hardback format makes this poignant collection a lasting addition to any library, perfect for both political enthusiasts and poetry aficionados alike.

Published by Otago University Press, this book emerges as an essential read during election year and beyond, inviting us to amplify our voices and advocate for change. In a world where a poem is akin to a vote, this collection encourages freedom of imagination, critical thought, and a revolutionary spirit. As you explore the diverse perspectives within 'Manifesto Aotearoa,' you'll understand why these powerful words are more than just ink on a page – they are calls to action in the face of injustice.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 150 x 230 mm
Pages: 184
Bind: hardback
Authors: Philip Temple, Emma Neale Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 17-04-2017

Explosive new poems for election year from David Eggleton, Cilla McQueen, Vincent O’Sullivan, Tusiata Avia, Frankie McMillan, Brian Turner, Paula Green, Ian Wedde, Vaughan Rapatahana, Ria Masae, Peter Bland, Louise Wallace, Bernadette Hall, Airini Beautrais and 84 others… A poem is a vote. It chooses freedom of imagination, freedom of critical thought, freedom of speech. A collection of political poems in its very essence argues for the power of the democratic voice. Here New Zealand poets from diverse cultures, young and old, new and seasoned, from the Bay of Islands to Bluff, rally for justice on everything from a degraded environment to systemically embedded poverty; from the long, painful legacy of colonialism to explosive issues of sexual consent. Communally these writers show that political poems can be the most vivid and eloquent calls for empathy, for action and revolution, even for a simple calling to account. American poet Mark Leidner tweeted in mid-2016 that ‘A vote is a prayer with no poetry’. Here, then, are 101 secular prayers to take to the ballot box in an election year. But we think this book will continue to express the nation’s hopes every political cycle: the hope for equality and justice. Two small but potent words. 101 potent poems. Stand up, write back!

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