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A selection of almost two hundred sonnets written by Australians between 1945-2003.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Charnwood, Belconnen area, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,:Indigo , 2003 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Mon Pere est Morti"For an oral exam, when aged thirteen,", Jamie Grant , single work poetry (p. 15)
The Waterline Poems : Jailbaiti"Mucking about on the pier one afternoon", Alex Skovron , single work poetry (p. 15)
My Father's Plansi"My father's plans", Mark Reid , single work poetry (p. 16)
The Waterline Poems : Schooldreami"I ran the gauntlet of the years that night,", Alex Skovron , single work poetry (p. 16)
Sonata Pathetiquei"Beethoven would have said I played it well:", Timoshenko Aslanides , single work poetry (p. 17)
XXIII (from Modern Times)i"Today we broke up auntie's rustic chair.", Chris Wallace-Crabbe , single work poetry (p. 17)
Obituaryi"I read in the papers Arnold Thawtz", Craig Powell , single work poetry (p. 18)
Pudgei"I don't know what it was about the two", Philip Hodgins , single work poetry (p. 18)
Is Not Greeki"i remember the ship we came out on.", TT. O , single work poetry (p. 19)
The Getting of Wisdomi"As my mother said,", Jennifer Harrison , single work poetry (p. 19)
Facing the Mooni"At the end where it's dead easy to cart trash over square leg,", Andy Kissane , single work poetry (p. 20)
This One for Horsesi"This one for horses", Rhyll McMaster , single work poetry (p. 20)
The Mineral Bloomi"Whatever happened to the punctual, prim", Andrew Sant , single work poetry (p. 21)
Marei"'Shiv' (Zhivotnikh), broad, shrewd blade-grey brood-mare", Norman Talbot , single work poetry (p. 21)
For the MBA Poems for the Syllabus : For the MBAi"First there's several things that you should know.", Michael Sharkey , single work poetry (p. 22)
Note: With title: For the MBA
Outside the Cafe Royali"How easy to imagine this front door", Peter Kocan , single work poetry (p. 22)
Health Farmi"Steamclouds and hissing valves, the heads detached", David Malouf , single work poetry satire (p. 23)
By the Pool Crying in Early Infancy : 95i"James Michener thinks of writing a guide book", John Tranter , single work poetry (p. 23)
Note: With title: By the Pool
Chaneli"All over town, from delicatessen", Peter Rose , single work poetry (p. 23)
Salt or Vinegar?i"Wot's it say in Leboneese Mista,", Jeff Guess , single work poetry (p. 24)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Charnwood, Belconnen area, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,: Indigo , 2003 .
      Extent: 112p.
      Note/s:
      • Introduced by Geoff Page.
      ISBN: 1740272188
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Works about this Work

Australian Poets Rekindle Traditional Form with Humor and Surprise Emily Johnston , 2007 single work review
— Appears in: Antipodes , December vol. 21 no. 2 2007; (p. 191-192)
— Review of The Indigo Book of Modern Australian Sonnets 2003 anthology poetry extract
A Compilation, a Vocal Dance & an Assault Kerry Leves , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: Overland , Summer no. 177 2004; (p. 108-110)
— Review of The Indigo Book of Modern Australian Sonnets 2003 anthology poetry extract ; In the Year of Our Lord Slaughter's Children Philip Hammial , 2003 selected work poetry
Talent to Reckon with and a Roll Call Peter Pierce , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 17 July 2004; (p. 4a)
— Review of Parker & Quink Jennifer Compton , 2004 selected work poetry ; The Indigo Book of Modern Australian Sonnets 2003 anthology poetry extract
Tying a Restless World into 14 Lines : The Art of the Sonnet Gig Ryan , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 10 July 2004; (p. 5)
— Review of The Man and the Map Alex Skovron , 2003 selected work poetry ; The Indigo Book of Modern Australian Sonnets 2003 anthology poetry extract
The Dish to Make Your Mark in Stephen McInerney , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: Quadrant , January-February vol. 48 no. 1-2 2004; (p. 122-123)
— Review of The Indigo Book of Modern Australian Sonnets 2003 anthology poetry extract
Flexibrick Richard King , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , November no. 256 2003; (p. 55-56)
— Review of The Indigo Book of Modern Australian Sonnets 2003 anthology poetry extract
Measures of a Metrical Mastery Hugh Tolhurst , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 15-16 November 2003; (p. 18)
— Review of The Indigo Book of Modern Australian Sonnets 2003 anthology poetry extract ; The Best Australian Poetry 2003 2003 anthology poetry
Pick of the Month Glenda Guest , 2003 single work review
— Appears in: Muse , November no. 234 2003; (p. 11)
— Review of The Indigo Book of Modern Australian Sonnets 2003 anthology poetry extract ; Fumigated Ioana Petrescu , 2001 selected work poetry
The Dish to Make Your Mark in Stephen McInerney , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: Quadrant , January-February vol. 48 no. 1-2 2004; (p. 122-123)
— Review of The Indigo Book of Modern Australian Sonnets 2003 anthology poetry extract
Tying a Restless World into 14 Lines : The Art of the Sonnet Gig Ryan , 2004 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 10 July 2004; (p. 5)
— Review of The Man and the Map Alex Skovron , 2003 selected work poetry ; The Indigo Book of Modern Australian Sonnets 2003 anthology poetry extract
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