{"product_id":"9780994462039","title":"Verses","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of contemporary poetry by independent author, Chris Gill. Penned over the course of a decade, \u003cem\u003eVerses\u003c\/em\u003e details the writer’s journey into adulthood, as he reflects on his past, present and future. It also makes observations about the world on a social, political and spiritual scale, which will leave you deep in thought and often able to relate.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe collection is split into six parts that tackle issues on both a macro and micro scale. Kicking off with the confessional \u003cem\u003eCatacombs\u003c\/em\u003e, the book promises to take its reader on an existential trip as the author picks apart fragments of his memory. The book then continues with \u003cem\u003eEscape to the Docks\u003c\/em\u003e, a darker, even haunting section that presents the reader with a narrative of the writer’s student life. Expect themes ranging from hedonism to suicide.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe third part of the book, titled \u003cem\u003eHome\u003c\/em\u003e, reverts back in time to the author’s childhood. Here we’re given an intimate insight into the poet's early years through dream-like prose. The fourth section of the book, \u003cem\u003eWires\u003c\/em\u003e, sees the experimental writer turn far more outward as he openly expresses his political views and concerns about the environment. This section includes the epic poem \u003cem\u003eWires\u003c\/em\u003e, which takes the reader on a powerful exploration into the author’s inner psyche.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe final two parts, \u003cem\u003eOracles under City Lights\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Other Side\u003c\/em\u003e, follow Chris’ life in both London and Sydney, with all the lessons taught along the way through the people he encountered and situations he found himself in.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you think poetry is dull and outdated, \u003cem\u003eVerses\u003c\/em\u003e will open your mind and give you a taste of how contemporary poetry looks, sounds and feels. It proves that poetry, just like any other art form, exists to provoke emotion and empathy within its reader; leaving you enthralled and wanting more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRNTD Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127845044464,"sku":"9780994462039","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780994462039_p0.jpg?v=1763899993","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780994462039","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}