The Oxford Book Of Australasian Verse (1918)

By Walter Murdoch

Book Overview

The Oxford Book of Australasian Verse is a poetry anthology edited by Walter Murdoch and first published in 1918. The book features a selection of poems from Australian and New Zealand poets, including well-known figures such as Henry Lawson, Banjo Paterson, and Dorothea Mackellar. The poems range in themes from the beauty of the Australian landscape to the struggles of early settlers, as well as reflections on war and the human condition. The anthology also includes biographical information about each poet, providing context for their work. The Oxford Book of Australasian Verse is considered a seminal work in Australian literature and remains a valuable resource for those interested in the poetry of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164027611
• ISBN13: 9781164027614
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"