Collected Poems 1930-1965
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: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ worn, faded and chipped. Board spine dented and perimeter lightly discoloured. Block lightly tanned. Some pen marks to Contents Page. Pages yellowed. All text legible.
This collection of poems presents the formidable poetic achievement of A. D. Hope, an Australian master of verse. The volume chronicles a significant period of his career, showcasing his distinctive blend of classical erudition, sharp wit, and profound engagement with themes of love, mortality, and the human condition. Hope's work often illustrates a formal precision and a satirical edge, challenging contemporary mores while celebrating the enduring power of tradition. The collection uncovers a poet whose intellectual rigor and lyrical artistry combine to create a body of work both timeless and incisive, solidifying his place as a major voice in 20th-century literature.
Author: A. D. Hope
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus and Robertson, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ worn, faded and chipped. Board spine dented and perimeter lightly discoloured. Block lightly tanned. Some pen marks to Contents Page. Pages yellowed. All text legible.
This collection of poems presents the formidable poetic achievement of A. D. Hope, an Australian master of verse. The volume chronicles a significant period of his career, showcasing his distinctive blend of classical erudition, sharp wit, and profound engagement with themes of love, mortality, and the human condition. Hope's work often illustrates a formal precision and a satirical edge, challenging contemporary mores while celebrating the enduring power of tradition. The collection uncovers a poet whose intellectual rigor and lyrical artistry combine to create a body of work both timeless and incisive, solidifying his place as a major voice in 20th-century literature.