The Heart of James McAuley: Life and Work of the Australian Poet — Peter Coleman

Title: The Heart of James McAuley: Life and Work of the Australian Poet
Author: Peter Coleman
Format: Hardcover (with dust jacket)
Condition: Good vintage condition; light wear and discolouration to dust jacket, some spotting/marks, interior clean and readable

A biographical and critical study of James McAuley, one of Australia’s most influential and controversial poets, co-creator of the Ern Malley hoax and a central figure in twentieth-century literary debate.

Written by his friend and contemporary Peter Coleman, this work blends personal insight with literary analysis, tracing McAuley’s career as poet, critic, editor, and public intellectual. It offers valuable context on Australian literary culture, politics, and the ideological tensions of the mid-century period.

A solid reference for readers of Australian poetry, literary history, and cultural criticism.