Translations from the Natural World : Poems

The centerpiece of this collection of poems is "e;Presence,"e; a sequence of forty "e;translations from the natural world"e; about a variety of settings and their amazing denizens. Lyre birds, honeycombs, sea lions, possums, all act as spurs for Murray's protean talent for description and imitation."e;Even with a score of volumes and a king's ransom of literary honors to his credit, Australian poet Murray refuses to take words for granted. His latest collection is a forceful blend of formalism and experimentation, a test of imagination, ear, and tongue for both poet and reader."e; - Library Journal