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    The Moonflower Monologues
    The Moonflower Monologues
    The Moonflower Monologues
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    The Moonflower Monologues

    By Tess Guinery

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    From celebrated Australian artist Tess Guinery comes The Moonflower Monologues, her second book of beautifully designed poetry and prose. This collection is many things: an exploration of strength and femininity, an invitation to let things go wrong, a reminder that growth comes in many forms, and an acknowledgment that “some things can’t be written in sugar, only salt.” Some of the writings are extravagant, some are sparse, but all are infused with Guinery’s introspection, stillness, and kindness.
     
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateJan 4, 2022
    ISBN9781524876357
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