"Quardle oodle ardle wardle doodle" - many New Zealanders know Denis Glover as the author of the iconic poem "The Magpies". The late poet, printer and publisher also left behind a tarnished personal legacy, of womanising, drinking and a chaotic private life. Sarah Shieff is hoping to widen our understanding of Glover beyond his flaws to include his wit, gift for friendship, and his bravery. She's spent over 7 years reviewing thousands of his letters and has selected a few hundred to tell his story in a soon to be released collection Letters of Denis Glover. Sarah Shieff is an Associate Professor at the University of Waikato and for a decade edited the Journal of New Zealand Literature. Her previous books including Talking Music: Conversations with New Zealand musicians and Letters of Frank Sargeson.