The Magpie at Night History of Iran Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s

Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award

Every milestone of civilisation – from the end of slavery to the beginning of democracy – was once considered a utopian fantasy

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Anne Carson’s lyrical meditation on love in ancient Greek literature and philosophy

The Magpie at Night History of Iran Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’sLi Qingzhao is justly celebrated for her place in Chinese literary history. She was a poet with a wry, unsentimental style and a rich sense of melody. Her ci lyrics that were originally set to music are glorious in their depth and genius, spare and arresting on the line. They evoke with rare immediacy the haunting beauty of country life during the Song dynasty; the unseen, restive labour of the poet; and Li Qingzhaos bracing take on what it means to