Gwen Harwood – Identity and Belonging

Australian poet? Woman’s writer? Or a poet who identified with the Romantic tradition. This is a resource that offers teachers an insight into the identity of Gwen Harwood – a Queensland poet. Importantly, it is also a resource that looks at the notion of identity. Why is a writer labelled or categorised in a particular way? Does it matter to the author how they are perceived? This resource is perfect for the classroom that is discussing identity and belonging and looking to immerse themselves in the poetry of an author who writes from the contextual experience of her day, but also from her deep philosophical perspective on life.