POETR Y A BoOK OF NEW ZEALAND VERSE, 1923-45, Chosen by Allen Curnow , 12/9 posted This anthology of the works of sixteen poets is the first comprehensive collection of New Zealand verse to be made for some time: It is likely to become a standard work: Mr. Curnow has contributed a valuable critical essay stating the principles which guided his choice ENGLAND: An Anthology compiled by the English Association, 12/9 posted. ~These poems are chosen to give a faithful picture of the outward aspect and the inner life of England and her people in works selected from poets of every period of English literature. FIFTEEN POETS, 9/10 posted _~A book which contains a substantial sample of the best work of the major poets from Chaucer to Matthew Arnold: The selections are pre- ceded by short essays of appreciation and by summaries of the poets' lives. THE POET'S DEFENCE, by Dr. J Bronowski, 12/9 posted. The author turns to the established poets to find out what they themselves believed to be the essence ana function of poetry The ideas of such poets as Dryden, Shelley and Wordsworth are ably discussed and analysed. WELLINGTON Co-OPERATIVE Book SoCiety Limited: MODERN BOOKS 48A MANNERS STREET WELLINGTON. C.1, Nz
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 13, Issue 320, 10 August 1945, Page 9
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204Page 9 Advertisement 1 New Zealand Listener, Volume 13, Issue 320, 10 August 1945, Page 9
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