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Heseltine assesses the value of Paterson's poetry, taking its consistent metre, rhythm and pastoral themes into account. Drawing on Ransom's discussion of the "greatness" of Milton's Lycidas, Heseltine stresses the need for an audience that comprehends the literary conventions being employed in a work. This accounts for the form of the Paterson's poems because he knew what his audience wanted: simple, consistent metres and rhythms with an "arcadian" background. Heseltine concludes that this arcadian view, combined with Paterson's technical prowess and immense popularity demands closer attention to bring readers closer to an understanding of Australian culture.
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Jostling Matilda
1965
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Meanjin Quarterly , September vol. 24 no. 3 1965;
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Jostling Matilda
1965
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Meanjin Quarterly , September vol. 24 no. 3 1965;
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Banjo Paterson : A Poet Nearly Anonymous
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Banjo Paterson : A Poet Nearly Anonymous
Meanjin Quarterly
Subjects:
- The Bulletin 1880 periodical (6777 issues)
- Saltbush Bill 1894 single work poetry
- 1800-1899
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