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Explores the passage of Australian poetry from 1788 to the early 1970s, discussing why the anthology focuses on 'articulate, personal poetry', and is weighted toward the fruitful period after 1930. Highlights important themes and concerns of Australian poetry - the quest for an Antipodean Eden, the pursuit of Romantic idealism within a strongly secular culture, and the need to define an Australian vision and identity against English culture - and assesses the individual contributions of major poets.
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Introduction to the Penguin Book of Australian Verse
Subjects:
- The Creek of the Four Graves 1845 single work poetry
- The Silver Gull 1908 single work poetry
- Poems [1913] 1913 selected work poetry
- The Sick Stockrider 1869 single work poetry
- 1800-1899
- 1900-1999
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