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Notes
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Many of these poems were previously published in colonial newspapers.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
London,
c
England,c
c
United Kingdom (UK),c
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,", single work poetry (p. 9-11)
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Fallen Asleepi"God took your mother to him; do not weep,",
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,", single work poetry (p. 15-16)
- My Longfellowi"When the news lightened o'er the seas, which said", single work poetry (p. 17-19)
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Westward Ho!i"Westward Ho! the east winds blow athwart the Indian sea,",
single work
poetry
(p. 20-21)
Note: Epigraph: A Mail-day Rhyme.
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On a Birthday-Card Sent Homei"A Birthday offering",
single work
poetry
(p. 22)
Note: First line reads: A Birthday offering,
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To the Mail Steameri"O Stately mailship, weighing for the North",
single work
poetry
(p. 23)
Note: Epigraph: Leaving Melbourne for the Downs. First line reads: O Stately mailship, weighing for the north,
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The Twelfth of Augusti"It's half-past six by us, P.M., so you will soon be wending",
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.)
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The First of Septemberi"Grouse-shooting has its glories, but for the 1st of September",
single work
poetry
(p. 27-29)
Note: First line reads: Grouse shooting's grand in August : for the first of fair September,
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The Yellow Sands of Sussexi"They stood upon the yellow sands,",
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,", single work poetry (p. 35)
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The Two Birthdaysi"My birthday has come round again - the sun is heaven high,",
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,", single work poetry (p. 39)
- Christmas Letter from Australiai"`Tis Christmas and the north wind blows; `twas two years yesterday", single work poetry (p. 40-42)
- A Wedding Letter from Australiai"Dear Mary, I can picture you - the grey, familiar aisle -", single work poetry (p. 43)
- The Mariner's Compassi"My heart is like the needle", single work poetry (p. 44)
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A Poetry of Exilesi"A poetry of exiles - we are exiles",
single work
poetry
(p. 45-48)
Note: First line reads: A poetry of Exiles - we are exiles
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Quis Separabiti"Why separate? I would that we were one -",
single work
poetry
(p. 49-52)
Note: Author's note: (An answer to those who consider Colonial Independence desirable.)
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An Australian Epodei"How happy he, who, far from Sydney heat,",
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", single work poetry (p. 64-68)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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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 1883 selected work poetry -
[Review] A Poetry of Exiles and Other Poems
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 1883 selected work poetry
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[Review] A Poetry of Exiles and Other Poems
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 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 1883 selected work poetry
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