Collected Verse of Mary Gilmore

The one hundred previously uncollected poems in this compendium represent works from the second half of Mary Gilmore s life. Demonstrating an increased poetic maturity in the control of form and tone, the verses reflect a more complex response to social and political issuesamong them deep concerns about what Australiansdid to the continent s indigenous people and natural environment and commentary on the role and rights of women. More than a straight reprint, this variorum edition features a headnote for each poem listing all republications and their textual differences as well as the poet s notes and glosses."