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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10561079148836 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR1288 (1) |
| Category: |
Poetry |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
THE FIRE AND THE ANVIL: Notes on Modern Poetry
by James K. Baxter
DESCRIPTION
Format: small softcover with dust jacket
Published: NZ University Press 1960, 1st edition
Size (mm): 140 w x 215 h x 8 d
Pages: 78
SKU: A5L/1912/0250/U350
ABOUT
A seminal 1955 non-fiction literary work written by acclaimed New Zealand poet and social critic James K. Baxter.
The book comprises the text of the prestigious Macmillan Brown Lectures, which Baxter delivered at Victoria University College in June 1954. Baxter provides a deeply personal yet structured examination of criticism, inspiration, and symbolism specifically within New Zealand poetry.
The text outlines his early belief that poetry must contain a "moral truth" and act as a healthy element of rebellion against societal conformity.
CONDITION
Immaculate with light wear on covers, pages clean and unmarked.
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