The Progress of Poetry – Colin J. Horne & Maurice O’Brien

📚 Key Details

Title: The Progress of Poetry
Editors: Colin J. Horne & Maurice O’Brien
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Australia Pty Ltd
Year of Publication: First published 1965, reprinted 1969
Edition: Fifth impression
Format: Hardcover (cloth boards)
Pages: Approx. 300pp (poetry anthology)
Language: English
Genre: Poetry anthology, English Literature

A beautifully bound Australian edition of The Progress of Poetry, this Heinemann anthology traces the evolution of English poetry from Chaucer to the 20th century. Selected and edited by educators Colin J. Horne and Maurice O’Brien, it captures the essence of poetic expression across centuries. Produced by The Griffin Press in Adelaide, this enduring volume reflects the quality of mid-century Australian educational publishing — a nostalgic keepsake for lovers of classic verse.

📖 Condition

Condition: Very Good

• Clean cloth boards with light age toning and gentle shelf wear.

• Tight binding and clean, unmarked pages.

• No dust jacket (if originally issued).

• Spine and corners in excellent shape for its age.
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