Harbour City Poems: Sydney in Verse 1788-2008 [Paperback] Langford, Martin

**Harbour City Poems: Sydney in Verse 1788-2008** captures Sydney's wild, wonderful journey from convict settlement to glittering metropolis through poetry that actually doesn't make you want to hide under a rock. Editor Martin Langford has curated verses spanning two centuries, featuring everyone from colonial scribblers to contemporary wordsmiths celebrating (and occasionally roasting) Australia's most show-off city.

This anthology explores themes of displacement, belonging, urban transformation, and that peculiarly Sydney blend of natural beauty and human chaos. Perfect for poetry lovers, Sydney history buffs, Australian literature students, or anyone who's ever fallen for the harbour city's charms. Whether you're homesick for Sydney or planning your first visit, these poems offer intimate glimpses into the soul of a place that's never been shy about its own magnificence.

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*"A brilliant survey of Sydney's poetic landscape - accessible without dumbing down." - Literature Review*
*"Finally, an anthology that proves Australian poetry has serious bite." - Poetry Quarterly*