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On passion

by Dorothy Porter

Part of a series on Australian thinkers, this essay examines the intersection of romantic love and the creative process. It explores how personal and literary passions influence a life dedicated to poetry and writing.

Accession 9744 ISBN 9780522856019 Publisher Melbourne University Press
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