The Australia Book: The Portrait Of A Nation By Our Greatest Writers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A landmark anthology of Australian literature, The Australia Book: The Portrait of a Nation by Our Greatest Writers presents a rich and sweeping portrait of the Australian continent, its people, and its national identity as seen through the eyes of the country's most celebrated literary voices. Edited by T. Inglis Moore, the collection gathers poetry, prose, and essays that together chronicle the vast landscapes, pioneering spirit, and cultural character that define Australia. The tone is both celebratory and reflective, capturing the rugged beauty of the outback alongside the complexities of colonial history and the evolving Australian ethos. Each carefully selected piece illustrates a distinct facet of the nation, from its Indigenous heritage to its settler traditions, weaving a cohesive and deeply evocative literary tapestry. This essential volume stands as a testament to the power of Australian writing and remains an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the soul of a nation through its literature.
Author: T. Inglis Moore
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Currey O'Neil
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A landmark anthology of Australian literature, The Australia Book: The Portrait of a Nation by Our Greatest Writers presents a rich and sweeping portrait of the Australian continent, its people, and its national identity as seen through the eyes of the country's most celebrated literary voices. Edited by T. Inglis Moore, the collection gathers poetry, prose, and essays that together chronicle the vast landscapes, pioneering spirit, and cultural character that define Australia. The tone is both celebratory and reflective, capturing the rugged beauty of the outback alongside the complexities of colonial history and the evolving Australian ethos. Each carefully selected piece illustrates a distinct facet of the nation, from its Indigenous heritage to its settler traditions, weaving a cohesive and deeply evocative literary tapestry. This essential volume stands as a testament to the power of Australian writing and remains an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the soul of a nation through its literature.