This book could be a good read for those interested in delving deeper into Australian poetry and literature. It offers an insightful critique of the works of one of Australia's most popular poets, Bruce Dawe. The book analyzes his poetry in the context of Australian culture and society, providing a unique perspective on his works. Readers who enjoy critical analysis and are curious about Australian poets will find this book particularly interesting.

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Bruce Dawe has often been typecast as a poet who has "not been able to go beyond the proleterian and ocker revolution" which he started. This book draws from post-structuralist and post-colonial theory to re-situate terms like "ocker" and "contemporary" and so offer a new reading of Dawe'spoetry.

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