Some Poems of Roger Casement by Roger Casement
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"Some Poems of Roger Casement" by Roger Casement is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. The book encompasses a range of themes, primarily focusing on love, sorrow, and the deep connection to Ireland, reflecting the author's passionate nationalism and his compassion for the oppressed. Though Casement is more widely known for his political activism and work in human rights, this collection offers a glimpse into his personal reflections
and emotional landscape. The poems within this collection are varied in style and subject matter, revealing Casement’s deep love for Ireland and its history alongside his sensitivity toward humanitarian suffering. Notable pieces include heartfelt meditations on love, critiques of colonial oppression, and historical references that enrich the Irish identity. Poems like "The Heart's Verdict" and "The Irish Language" encapsulate his sorrow for lost connections, while "Parnell" and "The Triumph of Hugh O'Neill" celebrate Irish heroes and their struggles for freedom. Overall, the collection, though recognizing Casement's self-identified limitation as a poet, serves as a testament to his complex character—a combination of gentleness and fervent patriotism, expressed through verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Casement, Roger, 1864-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Some Poems of Roger Casement |
| Credits |
Produced by Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (digital.library.villanova.edu/)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- Irish authors |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53162 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53162-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 480 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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