The Oxford Book of Australasian Verse (1918)

The Oxford Book of Australasian Verse is a collection of poetry compiled by Walter Murdoch in 1918. The anthology includes works from a wide range of Australian and New Zealand poets, including Henry Lawson, Banjo Paterson, and Katherine Mansfield. The poems cover a variety of themes, from the beauty of the natural landscape to the struggles of everyday life. The book is divided into sections based on the type of poetry, such as ballads, sonnets, and songs. The introduction provides a brief history of Australasian poetry and its development over time. The Oxford Book of Australasian Verse is considered a significant contribution to the literary canon of Australian and New Zealand literature, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the poetry of this 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.