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Poems of Adam Lindsay Gordon
Hardcover
Australia & OceaniaGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025910017
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 518
Weight: 1.98
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Poems of Adam Lindsay Gordon stands as a foundational collection of Australian verse, capturing the spirit of a nascent nation through the eyes of its most celebrated colonial poet. Often regarded as the national bard of Australia, Adam Lindsay Gordon infused his work with the rhythmic vitality of horse racing, the stark beauty of the bush, and a profound Victorian melancholy. This comprehensive collection, organized and introduced by Frank Maldon Robb, brings together the lyrical ballads and introspective stanzas that defined an era of colonial literature.
From the galloping energy of his equestrian poems to the philosophical reflections in Sea Spray and Smoke Drift, Gordon's poetry bridges the gap between the traditions of English literature and the untamed reality of the Australian outback. His writing is characterized by its technical mastery of meter and its ability to evoke the trials of physical endurance alongside the quiet solitude of the frontier. This volume serves as an essential record of the cultural identity of 19th-century Australia, reflecting the courage, tragedy, and romanticism of the colonial experience. Readers will find in these pages the timeless voice of a man who lived the adventures he penned, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of global poetry.
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