Poems Of Henry Lawson Selected by Walter Stone and Illustrated by Pro Hart
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A cornerstone of Australian literary heritage, Poems of Henry Lawson presents the collected verse of one of the nation's most beloved and enduring poets, whose work gave authentic voice to the struggles and spirit of bush life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Australia. With unflinching honesty and deep compassion, Lawson chronicles the hardships of drovers, shearers, and battlers enduring drought, poverty, and isolation on the vast Australian frontier. His verse strikes a tone that is at once rugged and tender, balancing a fierce social conscience with moments of quiet, aching sentiment that resonate across generations. Lawson illustrates the resilience of ordinary Australians with a directness and lyrical simplicity that set him apart from his contemporaries, making his poetry as much a social document as an artistic achievement. This essential collection remains a defining work of Australian identity, indispensable to anyone seeking to understand the cultural and emotional landscape of a nation finding its voice.
Author: Henry Lawson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Lansdowne Press
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A cornerstone of Australian literary heritage, Poems of Henry Lawson presents the collected verse of one of the nation's most beloved and enduring poets, whose work gave authentic voice to the struggles and spirit of bush life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Australia. With unflinching honesty and deep compassion, Lawson chronicles the hardships of drovers, shearers, and battlers enduring drought, poverty, and isolation on the vast Australian frontier. His verse strikes a tone that is at once rugged and tender, balancing a fierce social conscience with moments of quiet, aching sentiment that resonate across generations. Lawson illustrates the resilience of ordinary Australians with a directness and lyrical simplicity that set him apart from his contemporaries, making his poetry as much a social document as an artistic achievement. This essential collection remains a defining work of Australian identity, indispensable to anyone seeking to understand the cultural and emotional landscape of a nation finding its voice.