Australia Fair: Poems And Paintings Selected By Douglas Stewart
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A celebration of the Australian landscape in all its sun-drenched, vast, and untamed glory, Australia Fair is a masterfully curated anthology that unites the nation's finest poetry with its most evocative visual art. Selected by the distinguished Australian poet and editor Douglas Stewart, this collection presents a sweeping panorama of the continent — from its red desert interiors to its eucalyptus-laden bush — through the dual lenses of verse and painting, inviting readers to experience Australia's soul as both a literary and visual journey. Stewart, one of the towering figures of mid-twentieth-century Australian letters, brings his formidable editorial eye to bear on a rich selection of works that chronicle the enduring relationship between the Australian people and their remarkable land. The interplay between image and word creates a layered, meditative experience that speaks to themes of identity, belonging, and the sublime indifference of nature. A treasured artefact of Australian cultural heritage, Australia Fair leaves the reader wondering whether it is the painters or the poets who have come closer to capturing the ineffable spirit of the continent.
Author: Douglas Stewart
Format: Hardback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A celebration of the Australian landscape in all its sun-drenched, vast, and untamed glory, Australia Fair is a masterfully curated anthology that unites the nation's finest poetry with its most evocative visual art. Selected by the distinguished Australian poet and editor Douglas Stewart, this collection presents a sweeping panorama of the continent — from its red desert interiors to its eucalyptus-laden bush — through the dual lenses of verse and painting, inviting readers to experience Australia's soul as both a literary and visual journey. Stewart, one of the towering figures of mid-twentieth-century Australian letters, brings his formidable editorial eye to bear on a rich selection of works that chronicle the enduring relationship between the Australian people and their remarkable land. The interplay between image and word creates a layered, meditative experience that speaks to themes of identity, belonging, and the sublime indifference of nature. A treasured artefact of Australian cultural heritage, Australia Fair leaves the reader wondering whether it is the painters or the poets who have come closer to capturing the ineffable spirit of the continent.