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* Contents derived from the
Sydney,
New South Wales,:Angus and Robertson
, 1917 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- The Retirement of Marsi"He pauses on his way, and gazing back", single work poetry war literature (p. 3)
- Ease, 1914i"The iron is hidden in forgetfulness,", single work poetry war literature (p. 5)
- The Moving of the Shadesi"The black revolving depths have moved and stirred", single work poetry war literature (p. 7)
- The Advice of Treacheryi"This well-feigned trance, this still and stupored sleep", single work poetry war literature (p. 9)
- The Cry of Mammoni"The dazzling earth is rich with easy thrones.", single work poetry war literature (p. 10)
- The Speech of Flatteryi"See how he lies, still mighty in his ease,", single work poetry war literature (p. 11)
- Murderi"Upon the threshold, red-eyed Murder stands,", single work poetry war literature (p. 13)
- The Influence of Lusti"With padded feet from out his own dark den", single work poetry war literature (p. 17)
- The Coming of War, 1915i"Strong from the hills it comes, and flowing rivers;", single work poetry war literature (p. 19)
- The Trumpets of Heaven, 1916i"A silver cry is calling from a height", single work poetry war literature (p. 21)
- The Riddle of the Sphinxi"Thou gazing face above the shifting sands!", single work poetry war literature (p. 25)
- The Song's Endi"Where will the song end? Here?", single work poetry war literature (p. 26)
- Dreamlighti"Oh, I am lonely by a desert palm,", single work poetry war literature (p. 27-28)
- A Songi"The night has come. I feel the desert dew.", single work poetry war literature (p. 29)
- A Military Camp in Egypti"The moving hours move slowly by the palms.", single work poetry war literature (p. 30)
- 'If You Were Here'i"If you were here", single work poetry war literature (p. 31)
- The Old and the Newi"Mars! Mars!", single work poetry war literature (p. 35)
- Dreams of Francei"Oh, dreams of France! Oh, faded dreams of France!", single work poetry war literature (p. 37)
- Armageddoni"The world rolls wet with blood,", single work poetry war literature (p. 38)
- Through a Portholei"If you could lie upon this berth, this berth whereon I lie,", single work poetry war literature (p. 39)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Soldier's Stirring Words Brought Back to Life
2003
single work
column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 8 November 2003; (p. 11) - y A Torrent of Words : Leon Gellert : A Writer's Life Deakin : Brindabella Press , 1996 Z64798 1996 single work biography
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Silent Heroes
1996
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Kunapipi , [Double Issue] vol. 18 no. 2-3 1996; (p. 169-181) -
Leon Gellert's 'Songs of a Campaign' : Reading an Un-Read Poem
1992
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Southerly , June vol. 52 no. 2 1992; (p. 82-98) - y The Poetry of Henry Weston Pryce The Poetry of Henry Weston Pryce as an Expression of Historical Experience, and the Literary Influences on His Work Sydney : 1979 Z11106 1979 single work thesis
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Twelve Australian Books That Should Be in Every Australian Home
1937
single work
review
— Appears in: All About Books , 10 November vol. 9 no. 11 1937; (p. 172)
— Review of The Singing Gold 1927 single work novel ; Landtakers : The Story of an Epoch 1934 single work novel ; Confessions of a Beachcomber 1908 extract autobiography ; The Sentimental Bloke : The Play 1914 single work poetry ; Songs of a Campaign 1917 selected work poetry ; Heart of Spring 1919 selected work poetry ; Satyrs and Sunlight : Being the Collected Poetry of Hugh McCrae 1928 selected work poetry ; His Natural Life 1870-1872 single work novel ; The Pearl and the Octopus, and Other Exercises in Prose and Verse 1911 selected work short story poetry ; Such Is Life : Being Certain Extracts from the Diary of Tom Collins 1897 single work novel ; Flynn of the Inland 1932 single work biography ; The Fortunes of Richard Mahony 1917 single work novel ; Man-Shy 1934 extract novel ; We of the Never-Never 1908 single work novel ; Speaking Personally 1930 selected work essay ; Best Australian One-Act Plays 1937 anthology drama ; The Wide Brown Land : A New Anthology of Australian Verse 1934 anthology poetry ; The Magic Pudding Second Slice : Being the Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and His Friends Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff 1971 extract children's fiction ; Separate Lives 1931 selected work short story ; Modern Australian Literature, 1900-1923 1924 single work criticism -
Untitled
1917
single work
review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 7 June vol. 38 no. 1947 1917; (p. 2)
— Review of Songs of a Campaign 1917 selected work poetry -
Australian Verse
1917
single work
review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 1 November vol. 38 no. 1968 1917; (p. 2)
— Review of Songs of a Campaign 1917 selected work poetry -
'Songs of a Campaign'
1917
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Town and Country Journal , 10 October 1917; (p. 50)
— Review of Songs of a Campaign 1917 selected work poetry -
Soldier's Stirring Words Brought Back to Life
2003
single work
column
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 8 November 2003; (p. 11) - y A Torrent of Words : Leon Gellert : A Writer's Life Deakin : Brindabella Press , 1996 Z64798 1996 single work biography
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Leon Gellert's Poetry
1942
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 5 August vol. 63 no. 3260 1942; (p. 2) Tales Out of Bed 1944; (p. 57-63) -
Digger Poets : Leon Gellert
1920
single work
criticism
biography
— Appears in: Aussie: The Australian Soldiers Magazine , 15 April vol. 2 no. 14 1920; (p. 6) -
Silent Heroes
1996
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Kunapipi , [Double Issue] vol. 18 no. 2-3 1996; (p. 169-181)
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