Wild Reciter: Poetry and Popular Culture in Australia 1890-2020

A fascinating journey through Australian verse, from the bush balladeers to the spoken word artists of today. Wiley traces how poetry has lived and breathed in our pubs, protests, and popular imagination—not just on the page, but recited, performed, and shared. It's scholarly yet accessible, revealing the radical, rowdy heart of Australian poetry across 130 years. Perfect for poetry lovers, cultural historians, and anyone curious about the voices that shaped our national identity.