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Issue Details: First known date: 1996... 1996 The Wild Life
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The anthology comprises four individually titled sections: 'Dovchik', (David Curzon, pp. 1-111); 'Black Market', (Philip Hammial, pp. 113-204); 'William's Mongrels' (Coral Hull, pp. 205-329); 'Islands of Wilderness : A Romance' (Stephen Oliver, pp. 331-456).

Contents

* Contents derived from the Ringwood, Ringwood - Croydon - Kilsyth area, Melbourne - East, Melbourne, Victoria,:Penguin , 1996 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
An Old Photoi"The reach of waves unsteadied me", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 1-111)
Dovchik, David Curzon , selected work poetry (p. 1-111)
Where Was Ii"When I stormed out of here and slammed the door", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 12)
Draftedi"I'm calming down at last, able", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 13)
Vacuumsi"The thin clean cotton sheets were neatly turned.", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 14)
A Neighbour's Apple Treei"The green skin", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 15)
What Remainsi"I need these preparations", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 16)
Instructions to a Seed (Matthew 13:7)i"Don't worry; you're in darkness", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 17)
Dovechik's Nosei"My nose ossified", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 18-19)
Three Old Symbolsi"The wound-up thread he held played out until", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 20)
At Worki"If only I could rise outstretched above", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 21)
Dovchik in the Metropolitan Museumi"Why does this old bronze head look wise?", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 22)
Memento Morii"If I were certain I would die tonight", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 23)
The Emigranti"Like millions before me who weren't explorers", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 25)
Home (Australia)i"The centre of the land in which I came to life", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 25)
At Homei"On every visit I go back to sites", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 26-27)
Echoesi"Why did you do it? I know you were alone", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 30)
A Marriagei"There must have been some moments. What remains?", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 31)
A Carved Walnut Shelli"I bought a little thing, a walnut shell", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 32)
Ice Flows on the East Riveri"A crust of floes is floating on the river", David Curzon , single work poetry (p. 33)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Ringwood, Ringwood - Croydon - Kilsyth area, Melbourne - East, Melbourne, Victoria,: Penguin , 1996 .
      Extent: 456p.
      Description: illus., ports.
      Note/s:
      • Biographical notes.
      ISBN: 0140587691 (pbk.)
      Series: y separately published work icon Australian Poetry Penguin (publisher), Ringwood : Penguin , 1990-1998 8245251 1990 series - publisher A selection from the best in Australian poetry from new and established writers who represent the depth, diversity and richness of our culture.

Works about this Work

A Plethora of Poetry Appears Michael Wiley , 1997 single work review
— Appears in: Antipodes , June vol. 11 no. 1 1997; (p. 67-68)

— Review of Penelope's Knees Joanne Burns , 1996 selected work poetry ; The Wild Life 1996 anthology selected work poetry ; If, Then : Poems and Songs Peter Goldsworthy , 1996 selected work poetry ; Islands of Wilderness : A Romance Stephen Oliver , 1996 selected work poetry ; William's Mongrels Coral Hull , 1996 selected work poetry ; Black Market Philip Hammial , 1996 selected work poetry ; Dovchik David Curzon , 1996 selected work poetry
The Moral and the Surreal Jennifer Maiden , 1997 single work review
— Appears in: HOBO Poetry Magazine , March no. 12 1997; (p. 8-12)

— Review of Capsules Phil Ilton , 1996 selected work poetry ; Enter Your House with Care Connie Barber , 1996 selected work poetry ; The Life on Water and the Life Beneath J. S. Harry , 1995 selected work poetry ; Emily Bronte Re-Collects and Other Poems Vera Newsom , 1995 selected work poetry ; The Wild Life 1996 anthology selected work poetry ; Islands of Wilderness : A Romance Stephen Oliver , 1996 selected work poetry ; William's Mongrels Coral Hull , 1996 selected work poetry ; Black Market Philip Hammial , 1996 selected work poetry ; Dovchik David Curzon , 1996 selected work poetry ; The Honeymoon Snaps John Foulcher , 1996 selected work poetry ; Mermaid : Poems and Illustrations Alan Gould , 1996 selected work poetry ; The Majestic Rollerink Heather Cam , 1996 selected work poetry
Poetry's Wild Life Peter Goldsworthy , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , September no. 184 1996; (p. 50-51)

— Review of Dovchik David Curzon , 1996 selected work poetry ; The Wild Life 1996 anthology selected work poetry ; Islands of Wilderness : A Romance Stephen Oliver , 1996 selected work poetry ; William's Mongrels Coral Hull , 1996 selected work poetry ; Black Market Philip Hammial , 1996 selected work poetry
The Moral and the Surreal Jennifer Maiden , 1997 single work review
— Appears in: HOBO Poetry Magazine , March no. 12 1997; (p. 8-12)

— Review of Capsules Phil Ilton , 1996 selected work poetry ; Enter Your House with Care Connie Barber , 1996 selected work poetry ; The Life on Water and the Life Beneath J. S. Harry , 1995 selected work poetry ; Emily Bronte Re-Collects and Other Poems Vera Newsom , 1995 selected work poetry ; The Wild Life 1996 anthology selected work poetry ; Islands of Wilderness : A Romance Stephen Oliver , 1996 selected work poetry ; William's Mongrels Coral Hull , 1996 selected work poetry ; Black Market Philip Hammial , 1996 selected work poetry ; Dovchik David Curzon , 1996 selected work poetry ; The Honeymoon Snaps John Foulcher , 1996 selected work poetry ; Mermaid : Poems and Illustrations Alan Gould , 1996 selected work poetry ; The Majestic Rollerink Heather Cam , 1996 selected work poetry
A Plethora of Poetry Appears Michael Wiley , 1997 single work review
— Appears in: Antipodes , June vol. 11 no. 1 1997; (p. 67-68)

— Review of Penelope's Knees Joanne Burns , 1996 selected work poetry ; The Wild Life 1996 anthology selected work poetry ; If, Then : Poems and Songs Peter Goldsworthy , 1996 selected work poetry ; Islands of Wilderness : A Romance Stephen Oliver , 1996 selected work poetry ; William's Mongrels Coral Hull , 1996 selected work poetry ; Black Market Philip Hammial , 1996 selected work poetry ; Dovchik David Curzon , 1996 selected work poetry
Poetry's Wild Life Peter Goldsworthy , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , September no. 184 1996; (p. 50-51)

— Review of Dovchik David Curzon , 1996 selected work poetry ; The Wild Life 1996 anthology selected work poetry ; Islands of Wilderness : A Romance Stephen Oliver , 1996 selected work poetry ; William's Mongrels Coral Hull , 1996 selected work poetry ; Black Market Philip Hammial , 1996 selected work poetry
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