Murray

Full-length critical study of the work of one of Australia's most internationally acclaimed living poets, Les Murray (1938- ). Surveys the poet's career to date, from its early parables of national emergence to his epic version novel, 'Fredy Neptune' (1998). Provides detailed readings of key poems, as well explanations of the literary and cultural contexts. Also gives an overview of Murray's place within Australian literature and national thought. Includes chronology, endnotes, bibliography and index. First published by Manchester University Press in 2001 as part of the Contemporary World Writers series. Author is Reader in English at Oxford Brookes University.Matthews, Steven is the author of 'Murray', published 2001 under ISBN 9780522850055 and ISBN 0522850057.