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Dedication: To Joseph Skipsey, Esq.,
This book is inscribed in token of sincere friendship, and also to his genius as a poet. -
Author's note: I also desire to return my thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen who have so kindly assisted me in its publication. I commend it to them, not as a perfect work, but as possessing, like its Author, many failings. William Reay. September 12th, 1886. (Verso)
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Includes a brief account of an evening banquet held in honour of William Reay, at the Glanmorgan Hotel, Georgetown, near Waratah. Also included are four poems by the Author's friends.
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Author's note: 'It may be asked why I have inserted the Banquet in my book. My answer is this - It contains the poetry of my friends, and the poetry of friendship.'
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Works about this Work
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Poems and Lyrics by William Reay
1887
single work
review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 26 February vol. 8 no. 369 1887; (p. 13)
— Review of Poems and Lyrics 1886 selected work poetry
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Poems and Lyrics by William Reay
1887
single work
review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 26 February vol. 8 no. 369 1887; (p. 13)
— Review of Poems and Lyrics 1886 selected work poetry
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