Selected Poems

The poetry of James K Baxter (1926-1972) has won wide acclaim.

First published in 1982, this selection of 200 poems from all periods of his writing has become the standard introduction to his work for the student and general reader.

The full range of his poetry is represented and the important sequences have been included in full.

The editor, himself a poet and critic, was also a close friend of James K.

Baxter. General readership as well as poetry lovers and students.