Discover the profound insights of Charles Brasch in 'Charles Brasch Journals 1958-1973', the third and final volume capturing an essential period of his life. This captivating hardback collection includes 694 pages chronicling the thoughts and experiences of one of New Zealand's most significant cultural figures. Authored by the esteemed Charles Brasch and published by Otago University Press on 20-04-2018, this journal provides a unique glimpse into the literary and artistic landscape from the years he was 48 until his passing at 64.

Brasch was not just a poet; he was a crucial editor of Landfall, the leading cultural quarterly in New Zealand for two decades, where he shaped conversations among the elite writers and artists of his time. His journals vividly celebrate his friendships with renowned figures, including Sargeson, McCahon, and Stead. These reflections serve as a rich exploration of creativity, friendships, and the emotional challenges faced by a significant literary figure.

Ideal for scholars, poets, and those who cherish New Zealand's literary heritage, this hardback is not just a book, but a journey through the mind of a deeply introspective man grappling with his place in the cultural narrative. Whether you are a longtime fan of Charles Brasch’s poetry or new to his work, this journal is an invaluable addition to your collection.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 170 x 245 mm
Pages: 694
Bind: hardback
Author: Charles Brasch Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 20-04-2018

This third and final volume of Charles Brasch’s compelling private journals covers the years from when he was 48 to his death at 64. By the 1960s, Brasch, though very private by temperament, was a reluctant public figure, especially as editor of Landfall – indisputably the country’s leading cultural quarterly (he eventually quit as editor after 20 years). He was also becoming a highly regarded poet, with eventually six books (one posthumous) to his name. Behind the scenes Brasch was increasingly important as an art collector and as patron and benefactor; the Burns, Hodgkins and Mozart Fellowships – for writers, artists and composers respectively – which he helped anonymously to found and fund, all began in this period. Among his friends Brasch counted most of the country’s leading artists, writers and intellectuals including Sargeson, McCahon, McCormick, Stead, the Pauls, the Woollastons, the Baxters, Lilburn, Beaglehole, Angus, Oliver, Bensemann, Lusk, Frame and Dallas. These near contemporaries were joined by the talented young, many met as contributors to Landfall – including Gee, Cross, Shadbolt, Duggan, O’Sullivan, Hotere, Tuwhare, Caselberg, Middleton and Manhire. Brasch’s lively and sometimes acerbic accounts of such people are a fascinating aspect of his journals. Behind the esteemed poet, editor and public intellectual, however, was a sensitive and often angst-ridden man, who confided to his journals (and poems) the emotional roller-coas