My Country

My Country

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner inscription back of front cover

This iconic collection of poetry, My Country, captures the profound beauty and harsh realities of the Australian landscape through vivid imagery and heartfelt verse. Mackellar’s work presents a passionate ode to her homeland, detailing its sunburnt plains, sweeping floods, and rugged mountain ranges with an evocative power that resonates deeply. The poems illustrate a deep connection to the land, celebrating its unique spirit and the resilience of those who inhabit it. Her lyrical voice conveys both admiration and a keen understanding of the continent's untamed essence, establishing her as a foundational figure in Australian literature. This volume offers readers a timeless perspective on national identity and the enduring power of place.

Author: Dorothea Mackellar
Format: Paperback
Published: 1985, Currey O'neil

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner inscription back of front cover

This iconic collection of poetry, My Country, captures the profound beauty and harsh realities of the Australian landscape through vivid imagery and heartfelt verse. Mackellar’s work presents a passionate ode to her homeland, detailing its sunburnt plains, sweeping floods, and rugged mountain ranges with an evocative power that resonates deeply. The poems illustrate a deep connection to the land, celebrating its unique spirit and the resilience of those who inhabit it. Her lyrical voice conveys both admiration and a keen understanding of the continent's untamed essence, establishing her as a foundational figure in Australian literature. This volume offers readers a timeless perspective on national identity and the enduring power of place.