02270cam a22003253u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100003700111245003300148264005100181300004700232336002600279337002600305338003600331500003100367508005600398520128200454534004501736653003601781653002401817700004501841856004101886999001701927258UtSlPG20260610133029.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGordon, Adam Lindsay,d1833-187010aPoems by Adam Lindsay Gordon 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-06-29  aProduced by A. Light, Linda Bowser and David Widger  a"Poems by Adam Lindsay Gordon" by Adam Lindsay Gordon is a collection of poetry that was likely written during the late 19th century. This compilation reflects on themes of nature, human experience, and mortality, drawing from Gordon's own adventurous life as an Australian poet and steeplechase rider. The poems encapsulate the essence of the Australian landscape and the emotional turmoil of existence, exploring both the beauty and melancholy inherent in life.  The opening portion of the collection begins with a moving tribute by poet Henry Kendall in memory of Adam Lindsay Gordon, capturing the grief felt by those who knew him and establishing an atmosphere of deep reflection. It showcases the powerful emotional connection between friendship and loss, as Kendall mourns Gordon's passing while celebrating his literary contributions. The preface by Marcus Clarke further contextualizes Gordon's poetry, discussing his background, struggles, and the unique qualities of his work that herald the beginnings of a national poetic identity in Australia. This introduction sets the stage for readers to explore Gordon's writings, which promise an exploration of the human soul amid the rugged beauty and harsh realities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGordon, Adam Lindsay, 1833-1870  aAustralia -- Poetry1 aClarke, Marcus Andrew Hislop,d1846-188140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/258  c42386d42386