{"product_id":"sometimes-gladness","title":"Sometimes Gladness","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eFrom \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBruce Dawe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e comes a powerful and widely celebrated poetry collection that captures everyday Australian life with honesty, humour, and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eSometimes Gladness\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together many of Dawe’s most well-known poems—exploring themes of family, war, identity, mortality, suburbia, and the ordinary moments that shape human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eThrough accessible language and sharp observation, Dawe reflects on both personal and national experiences, often finding meaning in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eSome poems are humorous and deeply relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eOthers are confronting and reflective—particularly those examining war, social expectations, and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eKnown for his distinctly Australian voice, Dawe’s work resonates because it feels both deeply personal and universally familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eThoughtful, poignant, and highly readable, \u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eSometimes Gladness\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a significant collection in Australian poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poetry \/ Australian Literature\u003cbr data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e🌶️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eSpice Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e📚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poetry Collection - 5th Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1197\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eInsightful, relatable, and emotionally rich—perfect for readers who enjoy poetry that feels grounded, human, and unmistakably Australian 🇦🇺📖\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruce Dawe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43384254431322,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9044\/3610\/files\/Untitled-2_68.png?v=1778975428","url":"https:\/\/onceuponacup.com\/products\/sometimes-gladness","provider":"Once Upon A Cup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}