Poems of Henry Lawson by Walter Stone (Illustrated by Pro Hart)
The poems selected for this book have been enjoyed by more than seven generations, from the famous Faces in the Street, which exposed the social injustices of the late 1800s, to The Sliprails and the Spur, described as possibly 'the tenderest and most perfect of all his poems'.
Combined with Pro Hart's paintings, which capture the humour of some of the poems, the pathos and loneliness of others, and Walter Stone's introduction, which gives the reader an invaluable background to Lawson's life, the poems come alive once more.
This is a book not only for the countless Lawson admirers who can now enjoy his work again in this visually exciting form, but also - and perhaps more importantly - for those who have yet to be introduced to the work of one of Australia's greatest writers.
Hardback | 140 pages
Dimensions (cm): 26.6 x 19.1 x 1.4 | 628g
1982
Lansdowne Press
Dee Why, Australia
colour illustrations
0701816627
9780701816629
Condition: Very Good
A vintage book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including very, very minor scuff marks along the edges, with the dust jacket included and in good condition (minor scuff marks along the edges). No missing or damaged pages, very minor creases but no tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.