The Best 100 Poems Of Les Murray

The Best 100 Poems Of Les Murray

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Author: Les Murray

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 128


From his life's work so far, spanning more than four decades, Les Murray has selected these 100 poems, his personal best. Including classics such as 'The Broad Bean Sermon', 'An Absolutely Ordinary Rainbow' and 'The Dream of Wearing Shorts Forever', this collection is guaranteed to delight Murray fans and introduce new readers to his work. It is a treasure trove of the best poems ever written in Australia. 'There is no poetry in the English language now so rooted in its sacredness, so broadleafed in its pleasures and yet so intimate and conversational.' Derek Walcott 'No poet has ever travelled like this, whether in reality or simply in mind . . . Seeing the shape or hearing the sound of one thing in another, he finds forms.' Clive James



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Les Murray

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 128


From his life's work so far, spanning more than four decades, Les Murray has selected these 100 poems, his personal best. Including classics such as 'The Broad Bean Sermon', 'An Absolutely Ordinary Rainbow' and 'The Dream of Wearing Shorts Forever', this collection is guaranteed to delight Murray fans and introduce new readers to his work. It is a treasure trove of the best poems ever written in Australia. 'There is no poetry in the English language now so rooted in its sacredness, so broadleafed in its pleasures and yet so intimate and conversational.' Derek Walcott 'No poet has ever travelled like this, whether in reality or simply in mind . . . Seeing the shape or hearing the sound of one thing in another, he finds forms.' Clive James