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The Judas Tree : Poems by Lorna Staveley Anker
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Discover 'The Judas Tree: Poems by Lorna Staveley Anker,' a profound collection that resonates with the echoes of history and personal experience. This carefully curated volume, edited by renowned Canterbury poet Bernadette Hall, showcases Lorna Staveley Anker as New Zealand’s premier woman war poet. Born in 1914, Anker's insightful reflections offer a unique perspective on both world wars, capturing the essence of being a 'war widow' during the Second World War, as well as the haunting memories of her uncles who fought and died in France.
In this paperback edition, with dimensions of 148 x 210 mm and spanning 96 pages, readers will encounter not only the best of Staveley Anker’s previously published works but also a collection of poignant poems that have never been seen before. These powerful verses weave together themes of loss, resilience, and the often-overlooked stories of our nation’s past. Through her evocative language, Anker portrays the invisible histories that shape our national identity. This collection is not just a journey through her life but a tribute to the unsung generation that lived through extraordinary times.
Perfect for poetry lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the personal narratives of war, 'The Judas Tree' serves as an essential read that compels readers to reflect on the legacies of conflict and memory. Immerse yourself in these beautifully crafted poems that will resonate long after the last page is turned.
Author: Lorna Staveley Anker Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 148 x 210 mm
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 20-04-2013
LORNA STAVELEY ANKER was born in 1914. She used to joke that this was the cause of the First World War. In truth, the poems in this fine collection reveal her as New Zealand’s first woman war poet. There are poems here that arise from her childhood memories of Kaiser Bill. Three of her uncles died in France.
She was a â€war widow’ in the Second World War, one of the civilian casualties who make up what is known as â€the unsung generation’.
This collection contains the best of her published poems and a substantial number never seen before. Edited with loving care by Canterbury poet Bernadette Hall, this is a book that will open your eyes to our nation’s invisible history, the story of a seemingly ordinary life that proves to be extraordinary in the telling.
In this paperback edition, with dimensions of 148 x 210 mm and spanning 96 pages, readers will encounter not only the best of Staveley Anker’s previously published works but also a collection of poignant poems that have never been seen before. These powerful verses weave together themes of loss, resilience, and the often-overlooked stories of our nation’s past. Through her evocative language, Anker portrays the invisible histories that shape our national identity. This collection is not just a journey through her life but a tribute to the unsung generation that lived through extraordinary times.
Perfect for poetry lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the personal narratives of war, 'The Judas Tree' serves as an essential read that compels readers to reflect on the legacies of conflict and memory. Immerse yourself in these beautifully crafted poems that will resonate long after the last page is turned.
Author: Lorna Staveley Anker Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 148 x 210 mm
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 20-04-2013
LORNA STAVELEY ANKER was born in 1914. She used to joke that this was the cause of the First World War. In truth, the poems in this fine collection reveal her as New Zealand’s first woman war poet. There are poems here that arise from her childhood memories of Kaiser Bill. Three of her uncles died in France.
She was a â€war widow’ in the Second World War, one of the civilian casualties who make up what is known as â€the unsung generation’.
This collection contains the best of her published poems and a substantial number never seen before. Edited with loving care by Canterbury poet Bernadette Hall, this is a book that will open your eyes to our nation’s invisible history, the story of a seemingly ordinary life that proves to be extraordinary in the telling.
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