AUP New Poets 9

Discover fresh voices in New Zealand poetry.AUP New Poets 9 showcases the work of Sarah Lawrence, Harold Coutts, and Arielle Walker, three emerging poets exploring themes of longing, fragility, and romance. Set against the backdrop of contemporary New Zealand, their poems delve into personal and cultural history, offering a dazzlingly present yet reflective perspective.

Lawrence's poems capture conversations, coincidences, and daily routines with vivid imagery and emotional depth. Coutts explores the rapture and anguish of romantic love, deconstructing gender and embracing visceral experiences. Walker connects Māori and Gaelic traditions, offering flickering visions of the future through interconnected landscapes and languages. This collection is for readers seeking innovative poetry that resonates with both personal and universal experiences.