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A Song of Speed

A Song of Speed

Henley, William Ernest

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General Poetry

ISBN10: 1473319102
ISBN13: 9781473319103
Publisher: White Pr
Published: Jun 23 2014
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.09 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This early work by William Ernest Henley was originally published in 1903 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'A Song of Speed' is a long poem on the human condition and is a perfect addition to the bookshelf of all poetry lovers. William Ernest Henley was born on 23rd August 1849, in Gloucester, England. In 1867, Henley passed the Oxford Local Schools Examination and set off to London to establish himself as a journalist. Unfortunately, his career was frequently interrupted by long stays in hospital due to a diseased right foot which he refused to have amputated. During a three year stay at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Henley wrote and published his collection of poetry 'In Hospital' (1875). This publication is noteworthy in particular for being some of the earliest examples of free verse written in England. Henley's best-remembered work is his poem Invictus, written in 1888. It is a passionate and defiant poem, reportedly written as a demonstration of resilience following the amputation of his leg.

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