Collected Poems

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The substance of James McAuley's high reputation as critic, intellectual
and poet is found here in Collected Poems. Over a distinguished and prolific career, his lyrical, narrative and satiric verse gained him a place as one of Australia's leading poets.
Aided by his vast knowledge of oriental and western thought, theological debate, literary theory, biography, history, politics and anthropology, he developed strong and often provocative views about issues of the day. This extensive knowledge is distilled into language which is both simple and resonant He has a remarkable giß for lyrical expression, in which sound and image, in perfect balance, extend meaning beyond prosaic interpretation into feeling and understanding
A first reading of his poetry is by no means exhaustive. Familiarity with his work breeds deeper understanding. His best poems—of which there are a great many—pass this crucial test. They continue to yield up new meanings, and to grow with one's own... Tovább

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The substance of James McAuley's high reputation as critic, intellectual
and poet is found here in Collected Poems. Over a distinguished and prolific career, his lyrical, narrative and satiric verse gained him a place as one of Australia's leading poets.
Aided by his vast knowledge of oriental and western thought, theological debate, literary theory, biography, history, politics and anthropology, he developed strong and often provocative views about issues of the day. This extensive knowledge is distilled into language which is both simple and resonant He has a remarkable giß for lyrical expression, in which sound and image, in perfect balance, extend meaning beyond prosaic interpretation into feeling and understanding
A first reading of his poetry is by no means exhaustive. Familiarity with his work breeds deeper understanding. His best poems—of which there are a great many—pass this crucial test. They continue to yield up new meanings, and to grow with one's own experience. He is certainly one of Australia's finest lyricists, and long after his detractors have been forgotten, the voice of his eloquent and searching wisdom will continue to be heard.
Dame leonie Kramer, from the Introduction
Recognition of James McAuley's stature as social and literary critic began with his editorship of the literary journal. Quadrant. In 1971 he accepted an invitation to become Reader in Poetry at the University of
Tasmania, and subsequently was appointed Professor of English, a position he occupied until his death in 1976. In 1975 he was made AM. Vissza