The Nature Of Love

Judith Wright understands the nature of love - that it hurts to love and be loved.The woman many people consider to be Australia's greatest poet has always been a fine writer of prose. Her awareness of human motives, her profound knowledge and love of nature, her command of language - all are at their richest in these stories. Set mainly in Queensland, their range is marvellous - from youth to age, from sea-shore to the bush. Moreover, they all have that rarest quality - they could happen tomorrow.She was born near Armidale, N.S.W. and now lives on Tamborine Mountain in southern Queensland with her husband and daughter. She has published books of verse, criticism and critical essays, a family history, and books for children.This is the first collection of her short stories.