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Note: Author described as 'An Australian Colonist'
Issue Details: First known date: 1883... 1883 A Poetry of Exiles and Other Poems
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Notes

  • Many of these poems were previously published in colonial newspapers.

Contents

* Contents derived from the London,
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Western Europe, Europe,:Griffith, Farran, Okeden and Welsh , 1884 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Watch Toweri"Two children stood on a windy tower,", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 9-11)
Fallen Asleepi"God took your mother to him; do not weep,", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 12-14)
Note: Dedication: (To some Orphans.) First line reads: God took your mother to him. Do not weep,
Mementosi"O cool Southwind,", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 15-16)
My Longfellowi"When the news lightened o'er the seas, which said", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 17-19)
Westward Ho!i"Westward Ho! the east winds blow athwart the Indian sea,", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 20-21)
Note: Epigraph: A Mail-day Rhyme.
On a Birthday-Card Sent Homei"A Birthday offering", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 22)
Note: First line reads: A Birthday offering,
To the Mail Steameri"O Stately mailship, weighing for the North", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 23)
Note: Epigraph: Leaving Melbourne for the Downs. First line reads: O Stately mailship, weighing for the north,
The Twelfth of Augusti"It's half-past six by us, P.M., so you will soon be wending", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 24-26)
Note: With author's note: (Written in Victoria, Australia, where the time is nine hours and a half ahead of English time.)
The First of Septemberi"Grouse-shooting has its glories, but for the 1st of September", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 27-29)
Note: First line reads: Grouse shooting's grand in August : for the first of fair September,
The Yellow Sands of Sussexi"They stood upon the yellow sands,", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 30-34)
Note: First line reads: They stood upon the yellow sands -
Tilbury Fort Gatewayi"Old gateway, brooding over Thames's water,", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 35)
The Two Birthdaysi"My birthday has come round again - the sun is heaven high,", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 36-38)
Note: Includes author's note: The Australian trees are evergreen, but all great Australian towns are full of imported deciduous trees.
A Birthday Letter from Australiai"In other days I loved to see the smile upon your face,", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 39)
Christmas Letter from Australiai"`Tis Christmas and the north wind blows; `twas two years yesterday", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 40-42)
A Wedding Letter from Australiai"Dear Mary, I can picture you - the grey, familiar aisle -", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 43)
The Mariner's Compassi"My heart is like the needle", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 44)
A Poetry of Exilesi"A poetry of exiles - we are exiles", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 45-48)
Note: First line reads: A poetry of Exiles - we are exiles
Quis Separabiti"Why separate? I would that we were one -", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 49-52)
Note: Author's note: (An answer to those who consider Colonial Independence desirable.)
An Australian Epodei"How happy he, who, far from Sydney heat,", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 53-63)
Note: Includes author's note with reference to phrase 'took my gown,' : The Oxford expression for taking one's degree.
Gone Homei"Shakespeare, his life's work over, fell asleep", Douglas Sladen , single work poetry (p. 64-68)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Parramatta, Parramatta area, Sydney, New South Wales,: C. E. Fuller , 1883 .
      Printed by Fuller's Printing Works
      Extent: 111p.
      Edition info: Pocket ed. (Front cover.)
      Written as: Douglas B. W. Sladen
      Note/s:
      • Author's note: To the Reader: This Book is dedicated to George Knox Esq., one of my colleagues in the University of Sydney, and author of the article in the 'Sydney University Magazine' which suggested my title-poem ...
      • The verses are arranged in three parts.
      • Includes index.
      • Includes Errata page tipped in inside front cover
    • London,
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      England,
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      United Kingdom (UK),
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      Western Europe, Europe,      :       Griffith, Farran, Okeden and Welsh ,       1885 .
      Alternative title: A Poetry of Exiles
      Extent: 100p.
      Edition info: 2nd rev. ed.
      Note/s:
      • Volume 1.
      • Dedication: Dedicated to Mrs Hawksley Burbury, of Upper Phillimore Gardens, Kensington. I knew a maid with fairy dower.... And she was You. Kensington, December 6th, 1885.

      • Author's note: To the Reader. In the preface to the second edition of my Australian Lyrics I wrote:- 'Two of my books, Australian Lyrics and A Poetry of Exiles, requiring second editions at the same time, I have taken the opportunity of redistributing their contents, thinking that to group according to subject would be a more satisfactory arrangement than to adhere slavishly to the previous order of publication.'

        The first edition of Australian Lyrics consisted mainly of lays of Australian incident, love-lays, and lays of exile. The last, for obvious reasons, have been transferred to A Poetry of Exiles. The others, with the pieces germane to them in the first edition of A Poetry of Exiles, constitute the second edition of Australian Lyrics.

        The last paragraph in that preface applies equally to this volume. 'In re-editing I have made copious eliminations and many hundreds of emendations. Not a few of the pieces have been almost re-written, as the reader will find who compares this with the previous edition.'

        I have had to divide A Poetry of Exiles into two volumes, because the one-volume first edition proved too closely printed to be agreeable to the eye.

        There are three entirely new pieces in this volume.

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Works about this Work

Poems by Sladen 1884 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 27 May 1884; (p. 4)
— Review of A Poetry of Exiles and Other Poems Douglas Sladen , 1883 selected work poetry
[Review] A Poetry of Exiles and Other Poems Alexander Sutherland , 1884 single work review
— Appears in: Melbourne Review , August vol. 9 no. 35 1884; (p. 360-361)
— Review of A Poetry of Exiles and Other Poems Douglas Sladen , 1883 selected work poetry
[Review] A Poetry of Exiles and Other Poems Alexander Sutherland , 1884 single work review
— Appears in: Melbourne Review , August vol. 9 no. 35 1884; (p. 360-361)
— Review of A Poetry of Exiles and Other Poems Douglas Sladen , 1883 selected work poetry
Poems by Sladen 1884 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 27 May 1884; (p. 4)
— Review of A Poetry of Exiles and Other Poems Douglas Sladen , 1883 selected work poetry
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