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Key reference books
The Oxford history of New Zealand literature
Includes an extensive chapter on the evolution of poetry in New Zealand decade by decade, from the nineteenth century up until the 1990s.
The Oxford companion to New Zealand literature
Contains A - Z entries on selected poets, literary movements and concepts.
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Anthologies
Anthologies collect a variety of poems together in one place. Their introductions often give an interesting overview of the history and criticism of poetry in New Zealand.
A selected list:
Whetu moana : contemporary Polynesian poetry...
edited by Albert Wendt et al (2003)
Big smoke : New Zealand poems 1960-1975
edited by Alan Brunton et al (2000)
An anthology of New Zealand poetry in English
edited by Jenny Bornholdt et al (1997)
100 New Zealand poems by 100 New Zealand poets
edited by Bill Manhire (1993)
The Penguin book of New Zealand verse
edited by Ian Wedde and Harvey McQueen (1985)
An anthology of twentieth century New Zealand poetry
edited by Vincent O'Sullivan (1970; updated 1976, 1987)
The Penguin book of New Zealand verse
edited by Allen Curnow (1960)
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Magazines and journals
We hold reference copies of most New Zealand literary journals. Often poetry can be found here that is not published elsewhere.
Library catalogue
Browse the list of New Zealand literature magazines and journals held at the library.
Digital Library
Search Index New Zealand to search for a poem by title or author. This general index to New Zealand newspapers, magazines and conferences includes entries for all poems, short stories and reviews published in selected New Zealand periodicals.
Search other eResources in the Digital Library
Depression Index
Find poems on 'depressing social subjects' in the Depression Index. This index is held at the ground floor reference desk at the Central City Library.
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