The Bendigo Track: And Other Jingles
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:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A charming collection of light verse and comic poetry, The Bendigo Track: And Other Jingles presents the witty and warmhearted wordplay of Oscar Mendelsohn, an Australian writer celebrated for his humorous contributions to local literary culture. The collection draws on the rich traditions of Australian bush poetry and satirical verse, capturing the larrikin spirit and everyday characters of Australian life with playful rhyme and rhythmic flair. Mendelsohn illustrates a keen eye for the absurd and the familiar, crafting jingles that are as entertaining as they are evocative of a distinctly Australian sensibility. The tone throughout is light, irreverent, and good-humored, making it an accessible and delightful read for lovers of comic verse and Australiana alike.
Author: Oscar Mendelsohn
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Nelson
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A charming collection of light verse and comic poetry, The Bendigo Track: And Other Jingles presents the witty and warmhearted wordplay of Oscar Mendelsohn, an Australian writer celebrated for his humorous contributions to local literary culture. The collection draws on the rich traditions of Australian bush poetry and satirical verse, capturing the larrikin spirit and everyday characters of Australian life with playful rhyme and rhythmic flair. Mendelsohn illustrates a keen eye for the absurd and the familiar, crafting jingles that are as entertaining as they are evocative of a distinctly Australian sensibility. The tone throughout is light, irreverent, and good-humored, making it an accessible and delightful read for lovers of comic verse and Australiana alike.