02312cam a22003013u 4500 52928 UtSlPG 20260610134223.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Wilmot, Alexander, 1836-1924 The Poetry of South Africa Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-08-29 Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Poetry of South Africa" by Alexander Wilmot is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This compilation gathers verses from various poets across the regions of Cape Colony, Natal, and the Transvaal, highlighting the diverse experiences and cultural landscapes of South Africa during that time. The topics likely encompass themes of nature, colonization, identity, and the historical context of South Africa, as well as reflections on the lives of its inhabitants. The opening of this anthology introduces the reader to the effort involved in compiling the works, noting the importance of preserving various cultural expressions despite some omissions from the collection. It presents a nostalgic longing for the simpler days of South African life, contrasting the past with the accelerating changes brought by modernization and colonization. Notably, it includes poem excerpts, showcasing notable pieces such as “The Smouse,” which portrays the life of a wandering trader, and “The Bechuana Boy,” representing the experiences of indigenous people. These pieces invite readers to engage with the emotional depth and diverse narratives that characterize South African poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified South African poetry (English) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52928 93762 93762