The Pack Of Autolycus
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In the tradition of the great literary essayists, A.D. Hope — one of Australia's most celebrated and intellectually formidable poets — turns his sharp critical eye to the craft and culture of poetry in The Pack of Autolycus. Named after Shakespeare's roguish peddler of miscellany in The Winter's Tale, this collection presents a series of critical essays that argue passionately for the centrality of poetic tradition, form, and imagination in modern literary life. Hope's prose is precise, erudite, and laced with wit, drawing on classical and Renaissance literature to illuminate the challenges and possibilities facing the contemporary poet. Widely regarded as a towering figure in 20th-century Australian letters, Hope brings to his criticism the same exacting intelligence that distinguished his verse. The Pack of Autolycus stands as a vital companion to his poetry, revealing the theoretical convictions that underpinned a lifetime of creative achievement. For readers of literary criticism, this volume rewards with incisive argument and a profound respect for the enduring power of the written word — leaving one to wonder whether Hope's provocations remain as urgent today as when they were first set down.
Author: A.D. Hope
Format: Hardback
Genre: Essays
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription. ex-library.
In the tradition of the great literary essayists, A.D. Hope — one of Australia's most celebrated and intellectually formidable poets — turns his sharp critical eye to the craft and culture of poetry in The Pack of Autolycus. Named after Shakespeare's roguish peddler of miscellany in The Winter's Tale, this collection presents a series of critical essays that argue passionately for the centrality of poetic tradition, form, and imagination in modern literary life. Hope's prose is precise, erudite, and laced with wit, drawing on classical and Renaissance literature to illuminate the challenges and possibilities facing the contemporary poet. Widely regarded as a towering figure in 20th-century Australian letters, Hope brings to his criticism the same exacting intelligence that distinguished his verse. The Pack of Autolycus stands as a vital companion to his poetry, revealing the theoretical convictions that underpinned a lifetime of creative achievement. For readers of literary criticism, this volume rewards with incisive argument and a profound respect for the enduring power of the written word — leaving one to wonder whether Hope's provocations remain as urgent today as when they were first set down.