God's fool
Subtitle: the life and poetry of Francis Webb
By: Michael Griffith.
Publisher: Angus & Robertson
Published: 1991
Place of publication: North Ryde, NSW, Australia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
Subjects: Webb, Francis.; Poets, Australian -- 20th century -- Biography.; Christian poetry, Australian -- History and criticism.
Description: Francis Webb is one of Australia's unsung heroes, whose life, like that of Henry Lawson and Christopher Brennan, was a creative triumph over great personal difficulties and public indifference. Although supported by family and close friends, events led Web to find himself amongst the dowtrodden and outcast. Here, he found meaning through writing poetry of amazing religious vision and through reinterpreting Australian history as a quest for truth.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-306).