WINGSPAN: A Festschrift for Robert Adamson

This invaluable collection of essays, letters, poems, and reminiscences celebrates the life and poetry of Robert Adamson, undeniably one of Australia’s greatest poets. It contains tributes from David Malouf, Susan Wyndam, Gregory Day, Devin Johnston, Michael Palmer, Adam Zawacki, Anthony Lawrence, Stephen Edgar, Gig Ryan, Richard Tipping, and Kevin Hart among others
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