The Moon on my Tongue: an anthology of Maori poetry in English Robert Saxton cross words

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Margaret Obank: Under the Naked Sky – Short Stories

Wafa Malih – A short story NO

unflinching and darkly witty first collection that introduces a major new voice in British poetry

All contributors are published by mainstream publishers and have national reputations

The Moon on my Tongue: an anthology of Maori poetry in English Robert Saxton cross wordsFrom both revered established writers and exciting newer poets, the works in this new anthology offer a broad picture of Maori poetry in English. There are laments for koro (elders), hopes for mokopuna (grandchildren); celebrations of the land and anger at its abuse; retellings of myth and reclamations of history. Readers of this collection will witness the vitality & intensity of the Maori poetic voice.