# Songs of Love and Life - Zora Cross

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Podcast: [Drama Book Collection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/drama-book-collection-7098828)
Published: 2026-07-30T14:02:35+00:00
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Duration seconds: 9717

## Resource

"Songs of Love and Life" by Zora Cross is a groundbreaking collection of poetry that emerged in Australia in 1917, challenging the restrictive norms of Victorian society. With its bold exploration of eroticism, anti-war sentiments, and feminist themes, Cross's work resonated deeply with her contemporaries and positioned her as a leading voice in Australian literature. The expanded edition of this influential collection includes four previously omitted poems, enriching the experience for listeners. Today, the themes of love, defiance, and the quest for identity remain strikingly relevant, making this audiobook a timeless reflection on the complexities of human experience and societal expectations.

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