Author(s): John Weir

NZ Poetry

First published in 1980, this selection of 200 poems from all periods of Baxter?s writing has become the standard introduction to his work for the student and the general reader. A landmark publication in New Zealand literature, this reissue includes all poems from collections and broadsheets. The full range of his poetry has been represented and the important sequences have been included in full. Arranged in chronological order of composition, the publication date for each poem is given, along with a full bibliography of Baxter?s verse. Also included is a glossary of Maori words and phrases. First published 1980; this edition 2004.