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Allen Curnow : simply by sailing in a new direction : a biography
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Allen Curnow : simply by sailing in a new direction : a biography

by Terry Sturm, Linda Cassells

This biography examines the life and work of New Zealand poet and critic Allen Curnow. It traces his development from childhood through to an international career, analysing his impact on the nation's literary and cultural landscape.

Accession 22390 ISBN 9781869408527 Publisher University of Auckland
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