Ancient Chinese verse in a new Oxford anthology
A review of An Anthology of Chinese Verse in the East Asian Literature Series from Oxford. The volume introduces pre Tang poetry, notes selection choices by editors Frodsham and Ch’eng, and highlights translators Waley and the late Tang as focal points. It discusses omissions of Buddhist pieces and frequently cited poets, and praises translation readability and scholarly balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Arthur Waley
West
Waley
Frodsham
Ch'eng
Nese
van Chien
China
Hsieh Lingeyun
Lineh
A. Cy Graham
Penguin
Yu Hsin
Shao-pao
Success in fight against cancer tells a hopeful tale
Walter Ross presents a vivid account of cancer through case histories spanning lung throat thyroid and uterus cancers. The book argues for public education faster diagnosis and better treatments while warning against quack cures and urging prevention and awareness.
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Hai
Lindstrom
Walter Ross Iv
American Cancer Society
Australia
Magauin al
Ives
Hit Dist
Dex
Past and present combined with charm Adelaide sketchbook
A pair of new sketchbooks by Reesy combine writer Max Lamshed and illustrator Jennette McLeod for Adelaide and Peter Newell with Unk White for Brisbane. Adelaide notes historic buildings and a 120 year old windmill and a sea cannon from 1844, while Brisbane surveys high stump houses and the Chinese Joss House at Breakfast Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Max Lamishid
Jennette Mcleod
Rigby Led
Price
Brisbane
P. Newell
Unk White
Rigby
Max Lamshed
Peter Newell
Breakfast Creek
Hard selling the big sell COMMUNICATORS and ads
A brisk portrait of Robert Walker a top Australian advertising figure. The book surveys advertising today its virtues and vices and criticizes media claims and proposed controls. Walker blends wit with charts of TV radio and press realities while quoting aphorisms from Powell Osler and others.
Walker surveys Australia's press and TV impact today
A survey by Walker examines how tabloids booster circulation with provocative posters while major dailies face criticism for tone. He notes radio revenues rose from 14.7 million in 1955-56 to 24.5 million in 1964-65 as television expanded. He critiques readers’ taste and the clash between popular programs and serious press comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Australia
City Hall
Mike Dew
TV Girl
The
Age
Blackguardians
Prem Council
BHP
CSR
ICI
Est
Hart -Sovers
Fae
Sally
Britain
Lord Hill
A Valuable Music Survey of Australia by Roger Covell
Roger Covell’s paperback survey traces Australia’s musical history as social evolution from colonial beginnings to contemporary creativity. It notes strengths in eastern state focus and Percy Grainger coverage, critiques on short musical examples, and urges clearer links between education and practical conservatory revitalization.
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Australia
ABC
Percy Grainger
Sydney Morning Herald
Covell
Par Joon
Conservatoria
Covel
Himmelf
Cowell
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Walter Ross
Lenco
Canberra
National Capital
Tor
Canberra Consumers
Canberra City
Nemo
Bridgewater
Jeans McLacd
Walker, Lansdowne
Alépp
Robert Walker
Choice
Age, Herald
Star of
Melbourne
Radio
Enoch Powell
Osler
W. L. Hoffmann
Roger’ Covell
Sun Bk Nl
the Frost Report
Man
David Frost
England
Antony Jay
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