Hunting Song

Hunting Song

by Adam Lindsay Gordon

A Hunting Song is a stirring and lively poem that celebrates the exhilaration and camaraderie of the hunt. It paints a vivid picture of the countryside, the thrill of the chase, and the satisfaction of a successful kill. Gordon's language is rich and evocative, and his descriptions of the natural world are both beautiful and accurate. This poem encapsulates the spirit of the Victorian era, with its love of adventure and the outdoors.

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Adam Lindsay Gordon, an illustrious figure in Australian literature, was a renowned poet, horseman, and politician. Born on October 19, 1833, in the Azores, Portugal, Gordon's life was filled with adv...

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