Digger Smith by C. J. Dennis, Illustrated by Hal Gye (1982 Facsimile Hardcover)

Author
C. J. Dennis
Illustrator
Hal Gye

Publisher
Angus & Robertson, London & Sydney, 1982
(Facsimile reprint of the original 1918 edition)

Format
Hardcover with dust jacket

Pages
113 pages, includes illustrations (some in colour)

ISBN
9780207148576 / 0207148570

Condition
Very Good – Light wear to dust jacket and minor shelf wear to boards. Internally clean and tightly bound.

Genre
Australian Literature / Poetry / World War I

Overview
Digger Smith is a verse novel by beloved Australian poet C. J. Dennis, originally published in 1918. Through a series of character-driven poems, Dennis explores the lives of returned Australian soldiers—“diggers”—and the impact of war on individuals and communities. Hal Gye’s charming illustrations complement the text with warmth and humour. This 1982 facsimile edition faithfully reproduces the original layout and spirit of the WWI-era publication.

Why You’ll Love It
An iconic work in Australian war literature, blending humour, pathos, and nationalism with Dennis's distinct vernacular verse. A meaningful collector's item for those interested in Australian identity, wartime sentiment, and literary history.

Note
This facsimile edition captures the full style and format of the 1918 original.