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Editor's Introduction: The anthology covers 'from 1930 onwards'... And, lastly, of course, an anthology of this kind should attempt to give as wide a picture as possible, consistent with quality, of Australian poetry in the period. That I have certainly tried to do; but without losing sight of the principle that it should be enjoyable. ... Douglas Stewart (q.v.) (xxi-xxxv).

Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Angus and Robertson , 1968 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Seafareri"And there were, if I spit and speak true,", J. M. Couper , single work poetry (p. 216-217)
Samuel Johnson Talkingi"His great body shambled, groaned and sank,", R. F. Brissenden , single work poetry (p. 217)
Girl Reading John Donnei"Her arms bare, and her eyes naked,", T. Harri Jones , single work (p. 218-219)
Waiting for a Trami"Here the mind's unfailing eye", Neil K. Chick , single work poetry (p. 219-220)
The Reverend Charles Wadsworth Visits Emily Dickinsoni"In regular Amherst it is cool dusk.", Roger McDonald , single work poetry
Includes reference to American writer Emily Dickinson.
(p. 220-221)
The Princes' Landi"Leaves from the ancient forest gleam", Les Murray , single work poetry (p. 221-223)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Notes:
Editor's note: 'To bring the anthology up to date, without attempting to include all new writers (some of whose claims may become stronger in future years), seven poems by six new writers - of varying ages - have been added for the 1968 edition. The biographical notes have also been brought up to date.
Notes:

Contents as for 1964 edition with additional poems listed here.

    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Angus and Robertson , 1968 .
      Extent: 258p.
      Reprinted: 1971 0207123152
      Series: y separately published work icon Poetry in Australia Sydney : Angus and Robertson , 1964 Z1288874 1964 series - publisher Comprises an anthology in two volumes which 'gives a picture of the best Australian poetry from its beginnings to the present day' (dust jacket). Vol. 1 covers the period 1788-1930; Vol. 2 1931-1964. Number in series: 2

Works about this Work

Contemporary Australian Poetry 2 single work review
— Review of Modern Australian Verse 1964 anthology poetry
[Review] Modern Australian Verse R. Dana , 1967 single work review
— Appears in: Poetry , vol. 110 no. 1967; (p. 49-51)

— Review of Modern Australian Verse 1964 anthology poetry ; From the Ballads to Brennan 1964 anthology poetry
[Review] Modern Australian Verse Poetry in Australia Noel Stock , 1966 single work review criticism
— Appears in: The Hudson Review , Spring vol. 19 no. 1 1966; (p. 161-166) A Call to Order : essays and reviews, 1954-1974 1976; (p. 50-54)

— Review of Modern Australian Verse 1964 anthology poetry ; From the Ballads to Brennan 1964 anthology poetry
Stars and Stripes for Our Poets Douglas Stewart , 1965 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 13 November 1965; (p. 20)

— Review of Modern Australian Verse 1964 anthology poetry ; From the Ballads to Brennan 1964 anthology poetry
Out of the Oldest Continent Herbert C. Jaffa , 1965 single work review
— Appears in: Kenyon Review , Summer vol. 27 no. 3 1965; (p. 547-554)

— Review of Modern Australian Verse 1964 anthology poetry
Two for the Seesaw Evan Jones , 1964 single work review
— Appears in: Prospect , vol. 7 no. 2 1964; (p. 27-28)

— Review of In Light and Darkness Chris Wallace-Crabbe , 1963 selected work poetry ; Poems [Volume 1] Gwen Harwood , 1963 selected work poetry ; From the Ballads to Brennan 1964 anthology poetry ; Modern Australian Verse 1964 anthology poetry
Cooee Leonard R. Burrows , 1965 single work review
— Appears in: Westerly , August no. 2 1965; (p. 45-49)

— Review of Captain Quiros : A Poem James McAuley , 1964 single work poetry ; From the Ballads to Brennan 1964 anthology poetry ; Modern Australian Verse 1964 anthology poetry
[Review] Modern Australian Verse R. F. Brissenden , 1964 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , August vol. 3 no. 10 1964; (p. 190)

— Review of Modern Australian Verse 1964 anthology poetry
Two Poetry Anthologies Dorothy Green , 1964 single work review
— Appears in: Meanjin Quarterly , September vol. 23 no. 3 1964; (p. 327-329)

— Review of Modern Australian Verse 1964 anthology poetry ; From the Ballads to Brennan 1964 anthology poetry
Banjo Paterson's Horse? Harry Payne Heseltine , 1964 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 9 May vol. 86 no. 4394 1964; (p. 48-49)

— Review of Modern Australian Verse 1964 anthology poetry
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