Angus & Robertson, 1959, Hardcover (Original Cloth), Book Condition: Very Good, Dust Jacket Condition: Good, First
Charles Higham's spare and elegant verses explore both classical and modern themes. Predominately lyrical in mood, they are also sophisticated and polished, with a classical balance and sobriety. There are sparkling Mediterranean pastorals; quiet evocations of Holland, a London park, a Greek island; discreet comments on a favourite Biblical myth or the pleasures of human persons translated into animals. Accomplished translations complete a book that poetry lovers will read and enjoy more than once. From the 1000+ volume private collection of well-known Australian poet and author Guy Weller all of which are listed or will soon be listed on this site. Includes many hardcover Collected Poems from sought-after 20th century poets from all countries. Search Mr Pickwick's store on this site under category Poetry, or else do a Keyword search for the special keyword '"pickwickpoems" to display these as an isolated group. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Scattered foxing, but text mostly clean. Dust Jacket worn at edges, small chips and tears and minor water damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Edges foxed and browned. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Poetry; Australia; Australian Poetry; All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 14919.
Charles Higham's spare and elegant verses explore both classical and modern themes. Predominately lyrical in mood, they are also sophisticated and polished, with a classical balance and sobriety. There are sparkling Mediterranean pastorals; quiet evocations of Holland, a London park, a Greek island; discreet comments on a favourite Biblical myth or the pleasures of human persons translated into animals. Accomplished translations complete a book that poetry lovers will read and enjoy more than once. From the 1000+ volume private collection of well-known Australian poet and author Guy Weller all of which are listed or will soon be listed on this site. Includes many hardcover Collected Poems from sought-after 20th century poets from all countries. Search Mr Pickwick's store on this site under category Poetry, or else do a Keyword search for the special keyword '"pickwickpoems" to display these as an isolated group. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Scattered foxing, but text mostly clean. Dust Jacket worn at edges, small chips and tears and minor water damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Edges foxed and browned. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Poetry; Australia; Australian Poetry; All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 14919.