This book is a collection of Australian art and literature curated by the famous opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba. The book includes works by Australian poets, writers, and artists, with a focus on the natural beauty of the Australian landscape. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian culture, especially its literature and art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.