A Book Of Australian And New Zealand Verse
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: Forth Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark anthology of poetry, Australian and New Zealand Verse presents a rich and carefully curated collection of poems drawn from the literary traditions of both nations, capturing the distinct voices, landscapes, and cultural identities that define the Antipodean experience. The anthology chronicles the evolution of verse from colonial beginnings through to more established literary movements, illustrating how poets from Australia and New Zealand grappled with themes of place, belonging, nature, and national identity. With a tone that ranges from lyrical and contemplative to rugged and defiant, the collection showcases the breadth of poetic expression that emerged from the Southern Hemisphere. An essential volume for students, scholars, and lovers of Commonwealth literature, it remains a foundational text in understanding the development of a distinctly Antipodean poetic voice.
Author: Walter Murdoch And Alan Mulgan
Format: Hardback
Published: 1950, Oxford University Press
Edition: Forth Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark anthology of poetry, Australian and New Zealand Verse presents a rich and carefully curated collection of poems drawn from the literary traditions of both nations, capturing the distinct voices, landscapes, and cultural identities that define the Antipodean experience. The anthology chronicles the evolution of verse from colonial beginnings through to more established literary movements, illustrating how poets from Australia and New Zealand grappled with themes of place, belonging, nature, and national identity. With a tone that ranges from lyrical and contemplative to rugged and defiant, the collection showcases the breadth of poetic expression that emerged from the Southern Hemisphere. An essential volume for students, scholars, and lovers of Commonwealth literature, it remains a foundational text in understanding the development of a distinctly Antipodean poetic voice.