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:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few nations have inspired such a rich and varied literary chorus as Australia, and The Australia Book: The Portrait of a Nation By our Greatest Writers gathers that chorus into one essential volume. Edited by T. Inglis Moore, this landmark anthology presents a sweeping portrait of the Australian continent and its people, drawn from the pens of the country's most celebrated authors, poets, and essayists — chronicling the land, its history, and the spirit of its inhabitants with passion and precision. The collection argues, through the power of literary voice, that Australia's identity is best understood not through statistics or political records, but through the words of those who have lived, wandered, and written within its vast borders. Moore's editorial hand is sure and authoritative, weaving together a tapestry of prose and poetry that captures the contradictions and grandeur of a nation still discovering itself. For anyone seeking to understand what it truly means to be Australian, this anthology remains an indispensable and enduring gateway.
Author: T. Inglis Moore
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few nations have inspired such a rich and varied literary chorus as Australia, and The Australia Book: The Portrait of a Nation By our Greatest Writers gathers that chorus into one essential volume. Edited by T. Inglis Moore, this landmark anthology presents a sweeping portrait of the Australian continent and its people, drawn from the pens of the country's most celebrated authors, poets, and essayists — chronicling the land, its history, and the spirit of its inhabitants with passion and precision. The collection argues, through the power of literary voice, that Australia's identity is best understood not through statistics or political records, but through the words of those who have lived, wandered, and written within its vast borders. Moore's editorial hand is sure and authoritative, weaving together a tapestry of prose and poetry that captures the contradictions and grandeur of a nation still discovering itself. For anyone seeking to understand what it truly means to be Australian, this anthology remains an indispensable and enduring gateway.