Selected Poems is the latest, completely up - to - date collection of Les Murray's poetry. It comprises what Murray himself considers his most successfully realised poems, drawn from all his collections up to and including The Biplane Houses but not including his two verse novels. It is the first port of call for anyone wanting to experience the poetry of Les Murray, whether it be those who have always loved his work or those wanting an introduction to Australia's greatest poet. It is a distillation of Murray's best work and an ideal introduction.