60 Classic Australian Poems

Description

This is a superb introduction to poetry from the nineteenth century to the present. With insight and insider knowledge, poet Geoff Page emphasises the contribution made by the notable generation of Australian poets who emerged during and just after World War II. It includes several contemporary poems which are likely to become classics in the near future. Each poem is followed by a short, lively essay discussing its merits and suggesting why it might be considered a classic.

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General Fields

• ISBN : 9781921410796
• Publisher : UNSW Press
• Imprint : UNSW Press
• Publication date : March 2009
• Dimensions : 234mm X 153mm
• Produced in : Australia
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Pages : 288
• Dewey classification : 821.008
• Bind : Paperback
• Author : Geoff Page