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Discover the insightful world of Gwen Harwood through her compelling correspondence in this brand new volume, meticulously edited by Alison Hoddinott. This collection includes unedited letters exchanged between Harwood and the Hoddinott family during a transformative period from 1960 to 1964, showcasing a pivotal time in Australian poetry. Experience Harwood’s creative floreat, filled with candid reflections on her relationships with notables like A.D. Hope and James McAuley, as well as her experiences that influenced her literary genius. With approximately 90% of the letters previously unpublished, this book offers an intimate look into Harwood's complex personality and her journey through the literary landscape of modern Australia. Prepare to be captivated by the rich insights into her mind, her inspirations, and the intricate literary politics of the era. This volume not only celebrates Harwood as a monumental figure in poetry but also provides invaluable commentary that enriches the cultural history of Australia. Perfect for lovers of literature, poetry enthusiasts, and anyone looking to explore the depths of Harwood’s creativity and relationships. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the impactful legacy of one of Australia’s greatest poets. Shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781921556883 Year: 2015 Publisher: Brandl & Schlesinger.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921556883
Year: 2015
Publisher: Brandl & Schlesinger
Description:
This volume, edited and with invaluable notes by Alison Hoddinott, comprises Gwen Harwood's fascinating, unexpurgated letters to Alison and Bill Hoddinott, during four crucial years, from 1960- 1964, a period which can be described as Harwood's creative floreat. They are also years in which her life-long relationships with A.D. Hope, James McAuley and Vincent Buckley begin, her friendships with Vivian and Sybille Smith and others consolidate, and in which Harwood was briefly notorious for her scandalous Bulletin acrostics and her confounding publication under several male pseudonyms. Approximately 10 percent of these letters have appeared already, in A Steady Storm of Correspondence (2001), but here we not only have the unedited versions, revealing even more than that volume the complex and not always kind and tactful personality of Harwood (who more than once urges the Hoddinotts to 'burn these letters'), but numerous others which it might have been felt unwise to publish earlier, and from which not everyone - even Harwood herself - emerges unscathed.The collection is rich in insights not only into Harwood's mind, working methods, and circle, but also into the literary politics of one of the key periods in modern Australian poetry. 'This book is a valuable contribution to literary and cultural history. It affords a fascinating glimpse into the mind and life behind the poems, providing rich insight into Harwood as a tour de force who astutely recognised her own gifts and demanded to be heard.' - Cordite
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921556883
Year: 2015
Publisher: Brandl & Schlesinger
Description:
This volume, edited and with invaluable notes by Alison Hoddinott, comprises Gwen Harwood's fascinating, unexpurgated letters to Alison and Bill Hoddinott, during four crucial years, from 1960- 1964, a period which can be described as Harwood's creative floreat. They are also years in which her life-long relationships with A.D. Hope, James McAuley and Vincent Buckley begin, her friendships with Vivian and Sybille Smith and others consolidate, and in which Harwood was briefly notorious for her scandalous Bulletin acrostics and her confounding publication under several male pseudonyms. Approximately 10 percent of these letters have appeared already, in A Steady Storm of Correspondence (2001), but here we not only have the unedited versions, revealing even more than that volume the complex and not always kind and tactful personality of Harwood (who more than once urges the Hoddinotts to 'burn these letters'), but numerous others which it might have been felt unwise to publish earlier, and from which not everyone - even Harwood herself - emerges unscathed.The collection is rich in insights not only into Harwood's mind, working methods, and circle, but also into the literary politics of one of the key periods in modern Australian poetry. 'This book is a valuable contribution to literary and cultural history. It affords a fascinating glimpse into the mind and life behind the poems, providing rich insight into Harwood as a tour de force who astutely recognised her own gifts and demanded to be heard.' - Cordite