Leeward A Memoir
Leeward A Memoir by Geoffrey Lehmann is a lyrical and honest exploration of the author’s life in Sydney, published by NewSouth Publishing in 2018. Spanning 417 pages, this memoir delves into Lehmann’s experiences as a poet, tax lawyer, and single father, while also highlighting his connections with prominent cultural figures such as Les Murray and Judith Wright.
In this memoir, readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal history with the broader cultural landscape of Sydney. Lehmann recounts his journey from Lavender Bay to Lindfield, reflecting on his evolution as a poet and his return to writing and translation. The book offers insights into his family history and the vibrant community that shaped his life, making it a significant contribution to the genres of biography and personal memoir.
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This is a lyrical and honest memoir of a poet’s life in Sydney. From Lavender Bay to Lindfield, Geoff Lehmann tells the story of his life as a poet, tax lawyer, member of the Sydney Push, single father to three small children, and finally, a happily married man who returns to poetry writing and translation. His life and work crosses with some of the leading cultural figures of the twentieth century and beyond–Les Murray, Judith Wright, Christopher Brennan, and Clive James. He traces the contours of his own life and his family history, and the contours of particular slice of Sydney.
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