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'The death of the Australian poet Les Murray at the age of 80 is a profound loss for his family and friends. It is also a great loss for literature. Whether one writes “world literature” or “Australian literature” here signifies not only Murray’s standing, but also a profound tension in his status as a poet. Murray has long been seen, not only as Australia’s pre-eminent living poet, but also as its national poet.' (Introduction)
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https://theconversation.com/vale-les-murray-a-witty-anti-authoritarian-national-poet-who-spoke-to-the-world-116186
Vale Les Murray, a Witty, Anti-Authoritarian, National Poet Who Spoke to the World
The Conversation
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-30/les-murray-the-unofficial-australian-poet-laureate/11056710
Vale Les Murray, a Witty, Anti-Authoritarian, National Poet Who Spoke to the World
ABC News [Online]