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Ray Liversidge, an acclaimed Australian poet with works featured in over 100 journals worldwide, offers a compelling collection that spans decades of his literary journey. This anthology showcases his versatility, from poignant verse novels like *The Barrier Range*—adapted for the stage—to evocative poems addressing personal and historical themes, including war's horrors in *Oradour-sur-Glane* and intimate explorations of love, loss, and identity. Liversidge's masterful use of diverse forms, including the challenging Spenserian stanza, and his willingness to experiment with flash fiction, as seen in *…of a sudden*, reflect a bold, evolving voice. Readers will find rich narratives blending history, nature, and human emotion, illuminated by vivid imagery and thoughtful reflection. This New & Selected collection is a testament to Liversidge's enduring contribution to contemporary poetry and a captivating entry point for new audiences to experience his lyrical craftsmanship and profound insights into the human condition.
Ray Liversidge has had his poetry appear in over 100 journals and anthologies in Australia, the US, Canada, the UK, Scotland, Ireland and Spain. His verse novel The Barrier Range was adapted for stage and performed as Seeking Fabled Waters at the 2010 Melbourne Writers Festival. In that year his poem 'The Lawn' won the Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize and was recommended in the Rosemary Dobson Prize. His poems have won and been placed in numerous other competitions. He has been a guest of and read at more than fifty literary festivals in Australia and overseas. See more about Ray at www.poetray.wordpress.com
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