The Poems of Adam Lindsay Gordon
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
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Experience the rugged soul of the Australian bush through the eyes of its most legendary outlaw poet. Adam Lindsay Gordon remains the only Australian writer commemorated in Poets' Corner at Westminster Abbey, and this comprehensive collection illustrates why. From the thundering excitement of "The Sick Stockrider" to the melancholic beauty of his coastal ballads, Gordon’s work captures the spirit of a wild, young nation. This definitive Oxford University Press edition brings together his complete poetical works, including the famous "Bush Ballads and Galloping Rhymes." Whether you are drawn to his spirited tales of steeplechase racing or his profound reflections on life and fate, Gordon's verse offers a timeless connection to the Australian landscape and the courage of those who tamed it. A must-have for collectors of Australian classics and lovers of evocative, rhythmic poetry.
Author: Adam Lindsay Gordon
Format: Hardback
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Experience the rugged soul of the Australian bush through the eyes of its most legendary outlaw poet. Adam Lindsay Gordon remains the only Australian writer commemorated in Poets' Corner at Westminster Abbey, and this comprehensive collection illustrates why. From the thundering excitement of "The Sick Stockrider" to the melancholic beauty of his coastal ballads, Gordon’s work captures the spirit of a wild, young nation. This definitive Oxford University Press edition brings together his complete poetical works, including the famous "Bush Ballads and Galloping Rhymes." Whether you are drawn to his spirited tales of steeplechase racing or his profound reflections on life and fate, Gordon's verse offers a timeless connection to the Australian landscape and the courage of those who tamed it. A must-have for collectors of Australian classics and lovers of evocative, rhythmic poetry.