Robert Lloyd reads from Black Guitar

Readings from Black Guitar by Robert Lloyd.



Robert Lloyd's personal reading of his poetry and prose from his sensational new book, Black Guitar.

Black Guitar is the first book by acclaimed Australian composer, musician and
songwriter Robert Lloyd, presented in an elegant publication by Littlefox Press. The
book encompasses three sections – poems, prose and song lyrics – which together
form a varied yet cohesive collection. I found Black Guitar to be an uplifting read; at
once tranquil and reverent, yet alive with many shadows and questions.
-Bronwen Manger

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A Review of ‘Black Guitar’ by Robert Lloyd (Littlefox Press)



Black Guitar is the first book by acclaimed Australian composer, musician and
songwriter Robert Lloyd, presented in an elegant publication by Littlefox Press. The
book encompasses three sections – poems, prose and song lyrics – which together
form a varied yet cohesive collection. I found Black Guitar to be an uplifting read; at
once tranquil and reverent, yet alive with many shadows and questions.

The first thing that charmed me when reading Black Guitar was Lloyd’s use of
refreshingly uncomplicated language. This is a style that grants the reader – regardless
of their degree of experience or familiarity with poetry – instant admittance into the
images, metaphors and richness of each piece. By using accessible language, Lloyd
expertly demonstrates a confidence in the content of his writing; that it does not
need to be decoded or deciphered...