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The Sets
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Experience the poetic brilliance of Victor Billot in 'The Sets', a thought-provoking collection published by Otago University Press. This 118-page paperback masterpiece delves deep into the complexities of personal relationships, examining the fragility of love and the impact of failure on our lives. Set against the backdrop of the South Pacific Ocean, Billot uses the sea as a powerful metaphor to explore our dreams, fears, and histories, making it a compelling read for lovers of contemporary poetry.
As a skilled wordsmith, Billot intertwines domestic reflections with sharp political and social satire, addressing the absurdities of modern life through his unique lens. Mixing poignant memories of his coastal upbringing with critiques of global capitalism and the chaos of contemporary society, this collection resonates with readers who appreciate deep insights wrapped in creative language. Victor Billot's poetry reflects the zeitgeist of our times, resonating with both New Zealanders and poetry enthusiasts worldwide.
His powerful verses draw inspiration from post-punk music and spoken word performance, creating a rich, layered experience that speaks to the heart of human existence. 'The Sets' is a must-read for anyone seeking a blend of toughness and tenderness in poetry. Discover Victor Billot’s remarkable talent and immerse yourself in a world that captures the essence of our current age.
Author: Victor Billot Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 130 x 198 mm
Pages: 118
Publication Date: 05-01-2021
The Sets returns again and again to the ever-present sea - as a metaphor, a mirror, a companion and an otherworld that contains our dreams and nightmares. Dunedin poet Victor Billot finds in the South Pacific Ocean an oracle of the future and a keeper of our histories. The Sets begins with reflections on the domestic world and the fragility of the family and personal relationships that sustain us, the necessity and refuge of love, and the sometimes catastrophic effects of failure in these relationships. The collection then shifts towards political and social satire, punching out mashups of fake news and rogue algorithms that mix mordant wit with compressed rage at the banality of humanity’s descent towards oblivion. From the poet’s coastal childhood to the turbulent post-1980s experiences of his generation, we end with a series of meditations on the ocean as a site of the brutality of globalised capitalism, and a representation of the complex and difficult worlds we carry within us. In love with language, entangled in the world, Victor Billot’s poetry draws on postpunk music and spoken word performance to create a panoramic extravaganza firing on all cylinders. He has his finger right on the zeitgeist, and accurately portrays the spirit of our times for New Zealanders … a very gifted poet who deserves to be widely read. - Laura Solomon, New Zealand Poetry Yearbook 2018 Victor Billot is the real deal … his poems are tough and tender and wise. - Michael Steven, author of Walking to Jutland Street and The Lifers This fellow Billot ought to be recognised as New Zealand’s demi-official poet laureate. - Steve Braunias, editor of Reading Room
As a skilled wordsmith, Billot intertwines domestic reflections with sharp political and social satire, addressing the absurdities of modern life through his unique lens. Mixing poignant memories of his coastal upbringing with critiques of global capitalism and the chaos of contemporary society, this collection resonates with readers who appreciate deep insights wrapped in creative language. Victor Billot's poetry reflects the zeitgeist of our times, resonating with both New Zealanders and poetry enthusiasts worldwide.
His powerful verses draw inspiration from post-punk music and spoken word performance, creating a rich, layered experience that speaks to the heart of human existence. 'The Sets' is a must-read for anyone seeking a blend of toughness and tenderness in poetry. Discover Victor Billot’s remarkable talent and immerse yourself in a world that captures the essence of our current age.
Author: Victor Billot Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 130 x 198 mm
Pages: 118
Publication Date: 05-01-2021
The Sets returns again and again to the ever-present sea - as a metaphor, a mirror, a companion and an otherworld that contains our dreams and nightmares. Dunedin poet Victor Billot finds in the South Pacific Ocean an oracle of the future and a keeper of our histories. The Sets begins with reflections on the domestic world and the fragility of the family and personal relationships that sustain us, the necessity and refuge of love, and the sometimes catastrophic effects of failure in these relationships. The collection then shifts towards political and social satire, punching out mashups of fake news and rogue algorithms that mix mordant wit with compressed rage at the banality of humanity’s descent towards oblivion. From the poet’s coastal childhood to the turbulent post-1980s experiences of his generation, we end with a series of meditations on the ocean as a site of the brutality of globalised capitalism, and a representation of the complex and difficult worlds we carry within us. In love with language, entangled in the world, Victor Billot’s poetry draws on postpunk music and spoken word performance to create a panoramic extravaganza firing on all cylinders. He has his finger right on the zeitgeist, and accurately portrays the spirit of our times for New Zealanders … a very gifted poet who deserves to be widely read. - Laura Solomon, New Zealand Poetry Yearbook 2018 Victor Billot is the real deal … his poems are tough and tender and wise. - Michael Steven, author of Walking to Jutland Street and The Lifers This fellow Billot ought to be recognised as New Zealand’s demi-official poet laureate. - Steve Braunias, editor of Reading Room
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