60 Classic Australian Poems
60 Classic Australian Poems

Author: Geoff Page

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-09-27

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 1459603435

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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.

Classic Australian Poems
Classic Australian Poems

Author: Christopher Cheng

Publisher:

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9781742753621

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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 - Mulga Bill, Clancy of the Overflow, The Ant Explorer, M'Dougal, The Shearer's Wife and Mr Smith - are larger than life. And 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 this collection 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, quote 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.Edited by Christopher Cheng and illustrated by Gregory Rogers.

Best of Australian Poems 2021
Best of Australian Poems 2021

Author: Ellen van Neerven

Publisher: Australian Poetry

Published: 2021-12

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9780992318925

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This is the first of a new series, offering a poetic snapshot of the year that was, 1 July 2020-30 June 2021--featuring 100 poets and 100 poems across an astonishing range of poetic voice, approaches and themes.

The ABC Book of Australian Poetry
The ABC Book of Australian Poetry

Author: Libby Hathorn

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780733320194

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Follow a river of poetry through country, town, the bush, the four seasons, night and day, and explore the Australian landscape through the eyes of our best Australian poets. Age 10-14. 'I am the river, gently flowing, as I wind my way to the sea.' (Mary Duroux) Follow the river of poetry through country, town, the bush, the four seasons, night and day and explore the Australian landscape through the eyes of our best Australian poets. In this beautiful collection of poems for children, award-winning author and poet, Libby Hathorn, has brought together favourites such as those by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson, Dorothea Mackellar and C.J. Dennis, as well as more contemporary poems by Steven Herrick, Eva Johnson, Les A. Murray and others. Exquisite illustrations by Cassandra Allan make this a collection to treasure. Age 10-14.

The Works of 'Banjo' Paterson
The Works of 'Banjo' Paterson

Author: Andrew Barton Paterson

Publisher: Wordsworth Editions

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9781853264306

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Collection of 'Banjo' Paterson's poetry evoking the rough life and values of Australia's outback.

The Penguin Anthology of Australian Poetry
The Penguin Anthology of Australian Poetry

Author: John Kinsella

Publisher:

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 9780143008736

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'A very fine anthology, with exemplary introductions. It is refreshing to see how much has been done so well.' - Peter Pierce 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.

A Bush Christening
A Bush Christening

Author: Troy Dann

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781742571751

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Action Dann tells his best friend Oakie about the young boy who hides in a log to avoid being christened. What happens next is hilarious!

Australian Poetry Since 1788
Australian Poetry Since 1788

Author: Geoffrey Lehmann

Publisher: UNSW Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 1081

ISBN-13: 1742241093

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A good poem is one that the world can’t forget or is delighted to rediscover. This landmark anthology of Australian poetry, edited by two of Australia’s foremost poets, Geoffrey Lehmann and Robert Gray, contains such poems. It is the first of its kind for Australia and promises to become a classic. Included here are Australia’s major poets, and lesser-known but equally affecting ones, and all manifestations of Australian poetry since 1788, from concrete poems to prose poems, from the cerebral to the naïve, from the humorous to the confessional, and from formal to free verse. Translations of some striking Aboriginal song poems are one of the high points. Containing over 1000 poems from 170 Australian poets, as well as short critical biographies, this careful reevaluation of Australian poetry makes this a superb book that can be read and enjoyed over a lifetime.