The Universe Looks Down

Author: Chris Wallace-Crabbe (Professor Emeritus, The Australian Centre, University of Melbourne, Australia)

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Price : 26.95 AUD
ISBN : 9781876040741
Publisher : Brandl & Schlesinger Pty Ltd
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Weight (g) : 0.121
Publication date : 31 October 2005
Dimensions : 220mm X 135mm X 6mm
Produced in : Australia
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Author : Chris Wallace-Crabbe (Professor Emeritus, The Australian Centre, University of Melbourne, Australia)
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Edition : 2005
Pages : 67
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Description

The verse novel 'The Universe Looks Down' was written over a period of thirteen years. It is a quest narrative, but a tale in which there can be no one hero. Instead, a handful of protagonists are seen, engaged in interlocking life-quests, inside and outside historical time. In mythical, heroic and even comical action they press towards a goal which must be different for each individual. Their stories touch on chivalry, Australian history, Indian legend, experimental science, sea journeys, coffee, semi-divine intervention, and much more "Witty, racy and deliciously digressive, this fascinating long poem sails along the coast of ethics and will find safe harbor in our hands, our mouths, and our memories." (Kevin Hart)

Awards

Shortlisted for Age Book of the Year: Poetry 2006.