{"title":"Michele Leggott","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichele Leggott, a prominent New Zealand poet, offers an insightful exploration into the world of poetry, blending art and culture with her distinctive voice. Her works, including the celebrated \u003cem\u003eGroundwork\u003c\/em\u003e, reflect deep personal insights and observations of the world around her. Leggott's poetry is known for its intricate weaving of themes that resonate on multiple levels, appealing to both poetry enthusiasts and new readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer ability to capture the nuances of human experience through carefully crafted words has earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards over the years. Michele Leggott's contributions go beyond her own poetry; she is also celebrated for her efforts in bringing New Zealand's literary heritage to a global audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you will discover a tapestry of emotions and ideas, each piece inviting you into a unique conversation. Whether you are exploring the arts or delving into cultural reflections, Michele Leggott’s works are an enriching addition to any reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"groundwork-by-michele-leggott-9781991072047","title":"Groundwork","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA luscious tribute to an early New Zealand botanical artist, \u003cem\u003eGroundwork\u003c\/em\u003e is part inspired creative endeavour and part determined detective work. This long overdue book brings to light one of New Zealand's most significant botanical artists of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust as Emily Harris's beautiful paintings occupy a liminal space between scientific botanical illustration and art, so this book occupies a shifting ground between biography and imagineered monograph. The result is often moving and always intriguing. Importantly, it restores to Aotearoa art history a figure who had almost disappeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmily Harris has been examined alongside her artist peers Sarah Featon and Georgina Hetley, but until now, neither her distinctive voice nor her almost 200 surviving images have been heard or seen in any quantity outside of archival or online spaces. Her life story is remarkable, and her diaries, letters, poems, and paintings constitute a fascinating legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGroundwork\u003c\/em\u003e, with its compelling text, they are lovingly brought together for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47084562415852,"sku":"9781991072047","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25072633482896.jpg?v=1765321688"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michele-leggott.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}