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Classic Australian Poems
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Australian poets have a wonderful way with words, and their poems bring to life the iconic Aussie characters and unforgettable landscape that are part of our Australian heritage. Many of these characters—Mulga Bill, Clancy of the Overflow, The Ant Explorer, M'Dougal, The Shearer's Wife, and Mr Smith—are larger than life.
The poets who created them—AB Patterson, CJ Dennis, Thomas E. Spencer, Louis Esson, and DH Souter—have become heroic figures in our pantheon of stars. The 60 poems in Classic Australian Poems appear in their original, or near original, form and are wide-ranging in their subject matter: animals, the countryside, the struggle of bush life, early transport, sport, growing old, being young, and having fun with words!
But whether they are humorous, serious, or playful, they are simply a joy to read! No matter if we grew up reciting these classic poems at school, quoting from them on important occasions, or are meeting them for the first time, there is no doubt that these classic poems embody what it is to be Australian.
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Classic Australian Poems by Christopher Cheng is a well-curated collection praised for introducing children to Australia's rich poetic heritage. Reviewers highlight the book's engaging selection of works and the author's effective approach to making poetry accessible to younger readers, enhancing their appreciation for language and culture. Its inclusion of both iconic and lesser-known pieces provides a broad spectrum that both educates and entertains.
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ISBN: 9781742753621
Publisher: Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 2011
Country: Australia
Imprint: Random House Australia Children's Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 226g
Pages: 160
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