Selected Poems Of Henry Lawson
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Few voices have captured the rugged soul of the Australian bush with the raw honesty and lyrical power of Henry Lawson, and Selected Poems of Henry Lawson presents a masterful gathering of his most enduring verse. This illustrated collection chronicles the lives of swagmen, drovers, and battlers across a vast and unforgiving landscape, painting vivid portraits of mateship, hardship, and the quintessential Australian spirit that defined a nation's identity at the turn of the twentieth century. Illustrated with stunning artwork by Percy Leason, this volume transcends the printed word, marrying image and verse to create an experience that is both visually arresting and emotionally resonant. Lawson's poetry argues, with quiet but unflinching conviction, for the dignity of the working man and the profound beauty hidden within ordinary, often desperate, lives — a testament to a poet whose work remains as vital and searching today as when it was first written.
Author: Henry Lawson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Few voices have captured the rugged soul of the Australian bush with the raw honesty and lyrical power of Henry Lawson, and Selected Poems of Henry Lawson presents a masterful gathering of his most enduring verse. This illustrated collection chronicles the lives of swagmen, drovers, and battlers across a vast and unforgiving landscape, painting vivid portraits of mateship, hardship, and the quintessential Australian spirit that defined a nation's identity at the turn of the twentieth century. Illustrated with stunning artwork by Percy Leason, this volume transcends the printed word, marrying image and verse to create an experience that is both visually arresting and emotionally resonant. Lawson's poetry argues, with quiet but unflinching conviction, for the dignity of the working man and the profound beauty hidden within ordinary, often desperate, lives — a testament to a poet whose work remains as vital and searching today as when it was first written.