An Absence of Saints

Filled with exquisite lyrical and narrative poems, this thought-provoking collection explores a variety of themes, including the sense of belonging, the human condition, family, being a stranger, love and desire, and beginnings and endings. Divided into three sections delineating the author's preoccupations with her family history in Europe, childhood, and the acquisition and processing of experience, this compilation—inspired by the poet’s mother, Sofia, who is the subject of several works—also offers insight into life after immigration to Australia.