The Australia Book: The Portrait Of A Nation By Our Greatest Writers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark anthology of Australian literature, The Australia Book: The Portrait of a Nation by Our Greatest Writers presents a rich and multifaceted portrait of the Australian continent, its people, and its national identity as seen through the eyes of the country's most celebrated literary voices. Edited by T. Inglis Moore, the collection gathers poetry, prose, and essays that chronicle the vast landscapes, pioneering spirit, and cultural character that define Australia, drawing on contributions from writers who shaped the nation's literary tradition. The tone shifts fluidly between lyrical reverence and rugged realism, capturing both the beauty and the harshness of a land unlike any other. As a curated celebration of Australian letters, it illustrates how a nation's soul can be mapped not through geography alone, but through the stories, verses, and reflections of those who lived and wrote within it. This essential volume stands as both a historical document and an enduring tribute to the power of Australian storytelling.
Author: T. Inglis Moore
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Currey O'Neil
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark anthology of Australian literature, The Australia Book: The Portrait of a Nation by Our Greatest Writers presents a rich and multifaceted portrait of the Australian continent, its people, and its national identity as seen through the eyes of the country's most celebrated literary voices. Edited by T. Inglis Moore, the collection gathers poetry, prose, and essays that chronicle the vast landscapes, pioneering spirit, and cultural character that define Australia, drawing on contributions from writers who shaped the nation's literary tradition. The tone shifts fluidly between lyrical reverence and rugged realism, capturing both the beauty and the harshness of a land unlike any other. As a curated celebration of Australian letters, it illustrates how a nation's soul can be mapped not through geography alone, but through the stories, verses, and reflections of those who lived and wrote within it. This essential volume stands as both a historical document and an enduring tribute to the power of Australian storytelling.