Poems

Poems

by Adam Lindsay Gordon

This volume of poems by Adam Lindsay Gordon, a British-born Australian steeplechase rider, captures the spirit of the Australian bush and its inhabitants. Gordon's work is characterized by its raw emotion, evocative imagery, and exploration of themes like love, loss, nature, and the human condition. Written during a life filled with adventure and hardship, his poems reflect the challenges and joys of pioneering life in Australia. The collection offers a glimpse into Gordon's personal struggles and triumphs, ultimately ending with his untimely death.

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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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