Author Description
The third edition of this anthology captures the new air of self-confidence that shines in the work of the current generation of New Zealand poets. The volume devotes additional space to the writings of an exciting group of younger poets and includes--for the first time--the work of Lauris Edmond (who won the Commonwealth Poetry Prize in 1985), Elizabeth Smither, and Brian Turner; it also presents recent poems by such older or established writers as Curnow, Smithyman, Adcock, and Ireland.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This anthology investigates the evolution and breadth of twentieth-century New Zealand poetry by curating a representative selection of works from established and emerging voices. Vincent O'Sullivan, a noted poet and academic, utilizes his editorial expertise to compile a volume that reflects the shifting cultural landscape of the nation. The collection serves as a historical record of poetic development, documenting the transition from traditional forms to the self-confident, contemporary expressions of the late 1980s.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive selection of twentieth-century New Zealand poetry.
- Inclusion of established figures such as Curnow, Smithyman, Adcock, and Ireland.
- New additions featuring Lauris Edmond, Elizabeth Smither, and Brian Turner.
Scope Limits
- The collection focuses primarily on the twentieth century and does not extend into twenty-first-century developments.
- The selection is curated through the editorial lens of the author and does not claim to be an exhaustive archive of every published poet in the region.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a significant reference for understanding the trajectory of New Zealand verse during a period of intense cultural maturation. Readers frequently note that the inclusion of both foundational and younger poets provides a balanced view of the country's literary identity.
Page Count:
356
Publication Date:
1970-01-01
ISBN-10:
0192112902
ISBN-13:
9780192112903
Poetry
Literary collections
Twentieth Century
NEW ZEALAND
Anthology