The Poetical Works of Adam Lindsay Gordon - Softcover

Gordon, Adam Lindsay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1417910291 ISBN 13: 9781417910298

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

The Poetical Works of Adam Lindsay Gordon is a collection of poems written by the Australian poet Adam Lindsay Gordon. Gordon was a renowned poet of the 19th century and this book includes some of his most famous works, such as ""The Sick Stockrider"" and ""The Swimmer"". The poems in this book cover a range of topics, including nature, love, and adventure. Gordon's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid imagery and his ability to evoke strong emotions in his readers. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian literature or poetry in general.1913. The only Australian poet to be honored with a bust in the Poet's Corner in Westminister Abbey in London, Gordon committed suicide on Brighton Beach in Melbourne the day after the publication of his poems in Bush Ballads and Galloping Rhymes. This volume contains Sea Spray and Smoke Drift; the aforementioned Bush Ballads; and Ashtaroth: A Dramatic Lyric.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1417910291
• ISBN 13: 9781417910298
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320