Ron Driscoll Knihy

At some time in our lives most of us have come in contact with our heritage of Australian bush verse. Our blood has stirred to the urgent rhythm of a Paterson poem; our hearts have opened to Lawson's interpretation of bush life; and we've laughed along with C.J. Dennis and John O'Brien.Favourite Australian Poems is a miniature treasure of verse from these writers and others of similar stature. The poems included all reflect the poets' love of the Australian bush - its savagery, its harshness, and its contrasting beauty and splendour - and also the poets' feelings for the people who lived and worked in the bush.Beautifully illustrated with Ron Driscoll's subtle and evocative pencil drawings, Favourite Australian Poems will prove a valued addition to the shelves of those who treasure the works of best loved Australian poets.