{"product_id":"the-fire-and-the-anvil-notes-on-modern-poetry-by-james-k-baxter","title":"THE FIRE AND THE ANVIL: Notes on Modern Poetry by James K. Baxter","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE FIRE AND THE ANVIL: Notes on Modern Poetry\u003cbr\u003eby James K. Baxter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eFormat: small softcover with dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePublished: NZ University Press 1960, 1st edition\u003cbr\u003eSize (mm): 140 w x 215 h x 8 d\u003cbr\u003ePages: 78\u003cbr\u003eSKU: A5L\/1912\/0250\/U350\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003eA seminal 1955 non-fiction literary work written by acclaimed New Zealand poet and social critic James K. Baxter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text outlines his early belief that poetry must contain a \"moral truth\" and act as a healthy element of rebellion against societal conformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eImmaculate with light wear on covers, pages clean and unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMAGES\u003cbr\u003eAre of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003eScarce in this condition.\u003cbr\u003eSee our other listings on the subject and by this author.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55450423394596,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/imagescomingsoon.jpg?v=1787169984","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/the-fire-and-the-anvil-notes-on-modern-poetry-by-james-k-baxter","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}