Patria: Poems
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
What does it mean to belong to a landscape as ancient and evocative as the Australian bush? In "Patria," the distinguished scholar and poet L. H. Allen captures the soul of a nation through a series of lyrical and deeply felt verses. Moving between classical influences and a raw, local sensitivity, Allen explores the themes of heritage, nature, and the quiet dignity of the Australian spirit. From the shifting light over the Great Dividing Range to the intimate reflections of a mind steeped in history, these poems serve as a bridge between the old world and the new. Whether you are a lover of classic Australian verse or a collector of fine early-century pressings, "Patria" offers a hauntingly beautiful window into the poetic heart of 1940s Australia. It is an essential volume for anyone who believes that the true history of a land is written in the music of its words.
Author: L. H. Allen
Format: Hardback
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
What does it mean to belong to a landscape as ancient and evocative as the Australian bush? In "Patria," the distinguished scholar and poet L. H. Allen captures the soul of a nation through a series of lyrical and deeply felt verses. Moving between classical influences and a raw, local sensitivity, Allen explores the themes of heritage, nature, and the quiet dignity of the Australian spirit. From the shifting light over the Great Dividing Range to the intimate reflections of a mind steeped in history, these poems serve as a bridge between the old world and the new. Whether you are a lover of classic Australian verse or a collector of fine early-century pressings, "Patria" offers a hauntingly beautiful window into the poetic heart of 1940s Australia. It is an essential volume for anyone who believes that the true history of a land is written in the music of its words.