Peat

PeatDiscover the insightful exploration within 'Peat' by Lynn Jenner, a compelling narrative that delves deep into the construction of the K? piti Expressway, deemed a Road of National Significance. Spanning dimensions of 150 x 230 mm and comprising 286 pages, this paperback edition, published by Otago University Press on 16 07 2019, invites you to embark on a unique journey through the intersection of nature and infrastructure. Jenna's work is not just

Discover the insightful exploration within 'Peat' by Lynn Jenner, a compelling narrative that delves deep into the construction of the K?piti Expressway, deemed a Road of National Significance. Spanning dimensions of 150 x 230 mm and comprising 286 pages, this paperback edition, published by Otago University Press on 16-07-2019, invites you to embark on a unique journey through the intersection of nature and infrastructure. Jenna's work is not just about the road; it's an examination of its broader impact on the local environment and community. In her quest, she connects with the legacy of influential New Zealand writer Charles Brasch, enriching her reflections and enhancing your reading experience with layers of historical context and personal insight. Perfect for lovers of environmental literature and those interested in contemporary New Zealand society, 'Peat' stands out as an extraordinary blend of memoir, poetry, and social commentary. Embrace a narrative that challenges conventional perspectives and encourages deep reflection on development and its consequences on nature and community. This book is a must-have for your collection. With fast, combined shipping available, rest assured you receive your order promptly from our NZ-based store, ensuring no unexpected import fees or taxes. Order 'Peat' today and explore the thought-provoking landscape of Lynn Jenner's writing.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 150 x 230 mm
Pages: 286
Bind: paperback
Author: Lynn Jenner Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 16-07-2019

Peat starts out as Lynn Jenner’s study of the K?piti Expressway, built between 2013 and 2017 and passing, at its nearest point, about a kilometre from her own house. She decides to create a kind of archive of the construction of this so-called Road of National Significance. How did it come to be built? What is its character? Who will win and who will lose from its construction? What will be its impact on the local environment? Jenner begins a quest to find a fellow writer with different sensibilities to help her think about the natural world the road traverses. New Zealand-born poet, editor, art collector and philanthropist Charles Brasch is her choice. Researching Brasch will be her refuge from the constant pile-driving and the sprawling concrete, and perhaps the poet will offer some ways of thinking that will help her understand contemporary events. She reads and reflects on Brasch’s memoir, some of his poems, his journals and his letters to the local paper. She thinks about Brasch in the context of his family and New Zealand in the 1940s–60s, and she reads local papers. She reads the official handouts about the road and listens to people in her local community when they talk about the road. From there Lynn Jenner carefully builds her unconventional text, layer upon layer, into an intelligent and beautifully refracted work that is haunting, fearless, and utterly compelling.

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