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The Penguin Anthology of Australian Poetry
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The Penguin Anthology of Australian Poetry
This book surveys the impressive landscape of Australian poetry, charting not only lines of growth - from early indigenous and colonial verse to contemporary work, from the formal to the experimental - but also the literary, social and political conversations and arguments that have shaped Australian life.
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Wide in scope and bold in ambition, this exciting anthology covers the range of Australian poetic achievement, from early colonial verse through to contemporary work, with a strong recognition of Indigenous voices.
This collection brings together great and familiar names with those that deserve better recognition. Including valuable introductory essays by John Kinsella, and biographical notes for all the poets, The Penguin Anthology of Australian Poetry presents the full measure of Australian poetic talent in all its richness and diversity.
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The Penguin Anthology of Australian Poetry curated by John Kinsella has been praised as a very fine collection, with exemplary introductions. Reviewers appreciate its refreshing approach and commend the anthology for its well-executed compilation of works.
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ISBN: 9780143008736
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 November 2008
Country: Australia
Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 222.0mm
Height: 411.0mm
Weight: 622g
Pages: 480
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About the Author
John Kinsella has been a Fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge University since 1997, and was made an Extraordinary Fellow of Churchill College in 2008. He is also a Professional Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, and Adjunct Professor to Edith Cowan University. He has published over thirty books.
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