The Penguin Book of Modern Australian Poetry
Author | : John Tranter |
Publisher | : Penguin Books |
Total Pages | : 518 |
Release | : 1991 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015032078860 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Penguin Book of Modern Australian Poetry by : John Tranter
Download or read book The Penguin Book of Modern Australian Poetry written by John Tranter and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This broad selection of Australian poets begins with Kenneth Slessor, and offers a challenging view of 'early modern' poetry up until the 1960s. It also presents the decade of turmoil from 1965 to 1975 in a new light, identifying currents of energy among the young writers and balancing new reputations with old. The years from 1965 to the 1990s are revealed as a time of growing vigour and diversity.