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Lark Quartet, The

Smither, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Smither, one of New Zealand's most distinguished poets, has perfected such an elegant, deceptive style that it is easy to take the quality of her poems for granted. But this collection is among her best. It moves through a range of attentions - friends, gardens, works of art - with charm and quirky wit. The use of language is always precise, and the book is full of vivid images, oddly illuminating juxtapositions and assured poise.

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