Some Poems of Roger Casement

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By Listen TheBook Posted on May 31, 2023

In Category - Poetry

Authors: Roger Casement In Year : 1918

Book Language: English

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Introduction by Gertrude Parry
The Heart's Verdict
Mio Salvatore
Love's Horizon
Love's Cares
The Peak of the Cameroons
Hamilcar Barca
Verses sent from the Congo Free State in response to Mr. Harrison's appeal for the restoration of the Elgin Marbles to Greece
Lost Youth
The Streets of Catania
The Irish Language
Parnell
Benburb
Oliver Cromwell
The Triumph of Hugh O'Neill
Translation from Victor Hugo's 'Feuilles d'Automne'

This is a small volume of poetry by Roger Casement. Casement was a diplomat for years, active especially in Africa, where he witnessed the dark side of British Imperialism. He began to devote his life to human rights, and is still recognised for his important work particularly in the Congo and in Peru. - Summary by Carolin