The Poets And Prose Writers Of New South Wales (1866) - George Burnett Barton - Bog

""The Poets and Prose Writers of New South Wales"" is a book written by George Burnett Barton in 1866. It is a comprehensive collection of biographical sketches of various poets and prose writers from New South Wales, Australia. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being dedicated to the poets, and the second part to the prose writers. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and works of some of the most prominent writers from New South Wales in the 19th century, including Charles Harpur, Henry Kendall, and Mary Fortune. Barton's writing style is informative and engaging, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in Australian literature.The book also includes a preface by the author, where he explains his motivation for writing the book and his hope that it will serve as a valuable resource for those interested in the literary history of New South Wales. Overall, ""The Poets and Prose Writers of New South Wales"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a glimpse into the literary culture of Australia in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.