
Poems
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Adam Lindsay Gordon's poetry is a poignant reflection of his life, filled with the thrills of steeplechase racing and the harsh realities of early Australian life. His poems paint vivid pictures of the Australian bush, its flora and fauna, and the challenges faced by its inhabitants. Gordon's ballads, like "How We Beat the Favourite," capture the excitement of horse racing, while others, such as "The Sick Stockrider," explore themes of illness, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. The collection reveals a man deeply in touch with nature and his own mortality. Gordon's writings are full of passionate longing and bittersweet reflections, often tinged with melancholy and a sense of foreboding. His poems ultimately offer a poignant exploration of the human experience in the face of life's inevitable challenges.Book Details
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Adam Lindsay Gordon
Australia
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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