Australian Poetry 1962
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: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Immerse yourself in the definitive mid-century landscape of the Antipodes with Australian Poetry 1962, an exceptional annual anthology curated by the renowned writer and critic Geoffrey Dutton. This meticulous compilation captures a critical pivot point in the nation's literary history, assembling a vibrant tapestry of voices that look both inward at the stark realities of the bush and outward toward modern global sensibilities. Featuring landmark contributions from monumental twentieth-century literary figures like Randolph Stow, Francis Webb, and Judith Wright, the anthology presents a sweeping, melodic interrogation of identity, exile, and the heavy psychological weight of the ancient Australian landscape. Dutton’s editorial eye brilliantly mirrors the broader artistic renaissance sweeping through post-war Australia, moving decisively away from pastoral cliché toward a more nuanced, psychological modernism. The verse collected within these pages ranges from deeply moving vignettes on human isolation and institutional innocence to fierce observations of native flora and fauna. Marked by the sharp imagery, formal mastery, and evocative rhythm characteristic of its era, this beautifully preserved volume serves as an indispensable capsule of mid-century Australian modernism for serious collectors and students of Commonwealth literature alike.
Author: Geoffrey Dutton
Format: Hardback
Genre: Fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Immerse yourself in the definitive mid-century landscape of the Antipodes with Australian Poetry 1962, an exceptional annual anthology curated by the renowned writer and critic Geoffrey Dutton. This meticulous compilation captures a critical pivot point in the nation's literary history, assembling a vibrant tapestry of voices that look both inward at the stark realities of the bush and outward toward modern global sensibilities. Featuring landmark contributions from monumental twentieth-century literary figures like Randolph Stow, Francis Webb, and Judith Wright, the anthology presents a sweeping, melodic interrogation of identity, exile, and the heavy psychological weight of the ancient Australian landscape. Dutton’s editorial eye brilliantly mirrors the broader artistic renaissance sweeping through post-war Australia, moving decisively away from pastoral cliché toward a more nuanced, psychological modernism. The verse collected within these pages ranges from deeply moving vignettes on human isolation and institutional innocence to fierce observations of native flora and fauna. Marked by the sharp imagery, formal mastery, and evocative rhythm characteristic of its era, this beautifully preserved volume serves as an indispensable capsule of mid-century Australian modernism for serious collectors and students of Commonwealth literature alike.