An Anthology of Australian Verse

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"An Anthology of Australian Verse" by Bertram Stevens is a poetry anthology published in 1906. This groundbreaking collection, recognized as the first national anthology of Australian poetry, gathers the finest short poems written by Australians or inspired by Australian life and landscapes. Stevens's selection includes both published and previously unpublished verse, extending its reach to include New Zealand poets. The anthology represents a landmark effort to define and celebrate the emerging voice of Australian literature at the turn of the twentieth century.