Readers of Australian verse will remember the sensation caused by the appearance of the limited edition of these poems, illustrated by Norman Lindsay. This second (unillustrated) edition brings, as the Herald says, "one of the best books of recent Australian verse within the reach of the general public."
"Mr. McCrae ... produces remarkable poems, which strike a note new to Australia, and take a high place in our literature."—Sydney Morning Herald.
POEMS
By HUBERT CHURCH.
Crown 8vo. Antique Paper. Bound in Full Cloth. Price, 3/6; posted, 3/9.
Those acquainted with this poet's "Egmont" will be glad to see this announcement of a further collection of poems. The present volume includes a few of the best poems in "Egmont," and a number of fine additions, some published for the first time, make up a most attractive volume.
"In Hubert Church we have a poet who worthily upholds the highest traditions of Australasian poetry. Grandeur, simplicity, tenderness and power are all reflected in this fine collection of poems."—Dundee Advertiser.
"The ripe work of a genuine poet ... a book that will live."—The Triad.
"He is a delightful writer, and has been well advised to bring together in one volume the best of his work."—Adelaide Register.