The Poetical Works Of Henry Kendall
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A landmark collection of nineteenth-century Australian verse, The Poetical Works of Henry Kendall gathers the complete lyrical output of one of the young nation's most celebrated colonial poets, whose work gave voice to the raw beauty and melancholy of the Australian landscape. Kendall's poetry chronicles a deep, almost spiritual communion with the bush — its rivers, forests, and mountains rendered in rich, romantic imagery that draws as much from the English Romantic tradition as from the poet's own lived experience in New South Wales. The verse ranges from tender elegies and personal laments to vivid nature odes, all united by a lyrical sensitivity and a longing tone that reflects both personal hardship and a broader settler consciousness grappling with a vast, unfamiliar land. Widely regarded as a foundational text in Australian literary history, this collection presents Kendall's finest achievements, including celebrated works such as Bell-Birds and September in Australia, which remain touchstones of the colonial canon. Readers with an appreciation for Romantic poetry, colonial history, or the origins of a distinctly Australian literary voice will find this volume an indispensable and deeply moving treasury.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark collection of nineteenth-century Australian verse, The Poetical Works of Henry Kendall gathers the complete lyrical output of one of the young nation's most celebrated colonial poets, whose work gave voice to the raw beauty and melancholy of the Australian landscape. Kendall's poetry chronicles a deep, almost spiritual communion with the bush — its rivers, forests, and mountains rendered in rich, romantic imagery that draws as much from the English Romantic tradition as from the poet's own lived experience in New South Wales. The verse ranges from tender elegies and personal laments to vivid nature odes, all united by a lyrical sensitivity and a longing tone that reflects both personal hardship and a broader settler consciousness grappling with a vast, unfamiliar land. Widely regarded as a foundational text in Australian literary history, this collection presents Kendall's finest achievements, including celebrated works such as Bell-Birds and September in Australia, which remain touchstones of the colonial canon. Readers with an appreciation for Romantic poetry, colonial history, or the origins of a distinctly Australian literary voice will find this volume an indispensable and deeply moving treasury.
