In this clip from 5UV literary radio program Authors' Proof, producer Jeri Kroll introduces Australian poet Pamela Brown, who reads 'Mountain Lagoon' from her 1980 work Country & Eastern.

The excerpt offers some insight into the format of 1980s radio literary segments. Kroll's preamble offers a comprehensive and formal overview of Brown's notable stylistic features, including her wit and ear for local dialogue, as well as a gentle critique of the occasionally 'rambling' work. This background about the poet’s upbringing and development also sets the scene for Brown's reading, which focuses on the urban and rural landscapes of NSW. Listeners could immediately hear how Brown's poetry tapped into specific details of Australian locales and their residents, matching the conversational rhythm of Brown's natural speech.

Pamela Brown is an award-winning Australian poet, artist and teacher who has published over 20 volumes of poetry since the early 1970s.