Collected Poems: 1930-1965

Collected Poems: 1930-1965

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: A. D. Hope
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson, 1966

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings

This comprehensive collection presents the poetic output of A. D. Hope across three and a half decades, showcasing his mastery of traditional forms and his distinctive intellectual voice. The volume chronicles a period of significant literary development, illustrating Hope's engagement with classical mythology, philosophical inquiry, and incisive social commentary. Readers will discover a poet who argues with wit and precision, often employing satire to critique contemporary mores and explore the complexities of human experience. His verses, characterized by their formal elegance and sharp intelligence, offer profound insights into the enduring questions of existence and art. This essential compilation provides a definitive look at a major figure in 20th-century Australian literature.

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Description

Author: A. D. Hope
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson, 1966

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings

This comprehensive collection presents the poetic output of A. D. Hope across three and a half decades, showcasing his mastery of traditional forms and his distinctive intellectual voice. The volume chronicles a period of significant literary development, illustrating Hope's engagement with classical mythology, philosophical inquiry, and incisive social commentary. Readers will discover a poet who argues with wit and precision, often employing satire to critique contemporary mores and explore the complexities of human experience. His verses, characterized by their formal elegance and sharp intelligence, offer profound insights into the enduring questions of existence and art. This essential compilation provides a definitive look at a major figure in 20th-century Australian literature.