The Man From Snowy River And Other Verses
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Few voices have captured the raw spirit of the Australian bush with the enduring power of A. B. Banjo Paterson, and The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses stands as his most celebrated testament to that wild, sunburned land. First published in 1895, this iconic collection chronicles the lives of stockmen, drovers, and wanderers across the vast Australian interior, bringing to vivid life the legendary horseman of the Snowy Mountains in its thundering title poem, alongside beloved works such as Clancy of the Overflow and The Man from Ironbark. Paterson's verse is defined by its irresistible balladic rhythm, dry wit, and an almost cinematic sense of landscape and character — qualities that cemented his status as one of Australia's most treasured literary figures. The collection presents a mythology of the bush that is both romantic and deeply human, romanticising a frontier spirit that resonated powerfully with a young nation forging its own identity. A cornerstone of Australian cultural heritage, this volume leaves the reader wondering whether the legend of the man from Snowy River is history, myth, or something far more enduring.
Author: A. B. Paterson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Few voices have captured the raw spirit of the Australian bush with the enduring power of A. B. Banjo Paterson, and The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses stands as his most celebrated testament to that wild, sunburned land. First published in 1895, this iconic collection chronicles the lives of stockmen, drovers, and wanderers across the vast Australian interior, bringing to vivid life the legendary horseman of the Snowy Mountains in its thundering title poem, alongside beloved works such as Clancy of the Overflow and The Man from Ironbark. Paterson's verse is defined by its irresistible balladic rhythm, dry wit, and an almost cinematic sense of landscape and character — qualities that cemented his status as one of Australia's most treasured literary figures. The collection presents a mythology of the bush that is both romantic and deeply human, romanticising a frontier spirit that resonated powerfully with a young nation forging its own identity. A cornerstone of Australian cultural heritage, this volume leaves the reader wondering whether the legend of the man from Snowy River is history, myth, or something far more enduring.