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Falls Creek Historical SocietyBook - Epic - Poetry for the People, Peter Corney, 2018
... Epic - Poetry for the People...Epic - Poetry for the People...A 160 page book of poetry and short stories relating mainly to snow life, with some skateboarding, surfing, mountain biking and skydiving additions Epic - Poetry for the People Book Epic - Poetry for the People Peter Corney ...Peter Corney originally studied maintenance engineering and then became a pioneer snowboarder, moving to Falls Creek in 1991 . After 30 years of following winters, working in all aspects or mountain resorts and contributing to magazines and advertising as a model, writer and photographer, he put together poetry for the people along with ten short journals.A 160 page book of poetry and short stories relating mainly to snow life, with some skateboarding, surfing, mountain biking and skydiving additionsnon-fictionPeter Corney originally studied maintenance engineering and then became a pioneer snowboarder, moving to Falls Creek in 1991 . After 30 years of following winters, working in all aspects or mountain resorts and contributing to magazines and advertising as a model, writer and photographer, he put together poetry for the people along with ten short journals.peter corney, snowboarding, snow photography, falls creek -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBook, Paradise Lost, n.d
... ... epic poetry...It was first published in 1667 and consists of 10 books. poem epic poetry epic poem milton John Milton Paradise Lost religion biblical The poem concerns the biblical story of the fall of man. ...The poem concerns the biblical story of the fall of man.Green cloth covered spine and cardboard covers. Dark green and gold pattern around border of cover. Text in gold.The poem concerns the biblical story of the fall of man.poem, epic poetry, epic poem, milton, john milton, paradise lost, religion, biblical -
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Book, Dante, Alighieri et al, Inferno, c. 1860
... ... poetry... epic...Inferno is the first part of the Divine Comedy written by Dante in 1321. religion 14th century Italy poetry epic poem The epic poem follows Dante's journey through hell. ...The epic poem follows Dante's journey through hell.Green cloth-covered spine and cardboard covers. Dark green and gold pattern around border of cover. Text on cover in gold.The epic poem follows Dante's journey through hell.religion, 14th century, italy, poetry, epic poem -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM''
... POETRY Edward Fitzgerald Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. Small 95 page leather covered booklet of the 75 verse epic poem 'Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam', the astronomer poet of Persia. ...Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. Small 95 page leather covered booklet of the 75 verse epic poem 'Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam', the astronomer poet of Persia. Translated into English verse by Edward Fitzgerald. Published in 1910 by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., London. Printed by Butler & Tanner, Frome and London. Catalogue sticker ''2136 FIT'' on spine. Newspaper cutting pasted on flyleaf entitled 'Vicissitudes of a Great Book'Edward Fitzgeraldbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, edward fitzgerald, omar khayyam, poetry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Graves, Richard, On Gallipoli: An Epic of ANZAC, 1984
... Poetry ANZAC A yellow coloured cardboard cover with red information on the front. On the back of the booklet in red is an article about the auther Richard Graves (1898-971) The booklet is held together with two metal staples. On Gallipoli: An Epic ...A yellow coloured cardboard cover with red information on the front. On the back of the booklet in red is an article about the auther Richard Graves (1898-971) The booklet is held together with two metal staples.world war, 1914-1918 -- campaigns -- turkey -- gallipoli peninsula -- poetry, anzac -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, William Heinemann, The inn of tranquility and other impressions: Verses old and new, 1924?
... Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library via Monbulk RSL, 48 Main Rd Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges English literature Poetry - English One-time winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, John Galsworthy is best known as a prolific novelist and playwright who created the sweeping historical epic series known as the Forsyte Saga. ...One-time winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, John Galsworthy is best known as a prolific novelist and playwright who created the sweeping historical epic series known as the Forsyte Saga. The Inn of Tranquility collects a representative cross-section of his work, including short stories, essays, and autobiographical recollections.p.255.non-fictionOne-time winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, John Galsworthy is best known as a prolific novelist and playwright who created the sweeping historical epic series known as the Forsyte Saga. The Inn of Tranquility collects a representative cross-section of his work, including short stories, essays, and autobiographical recollections.english literature, poetry - english -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Book of Poems, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The Courtship of Miles Standish and Other Poems By (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow), 1858
... epic with reflective, patriotic tones. The work is loosely based on Pilgrim figures as Longfellow was a descended from Alden, the story tends to mix family legend with poetic invention. The real Alden and Mullins did marry, but no evidence supports the triangle. Longfellow's rhythmic, humorous storytelling blended romance, action, and Pilgrim history, making this poem a standout among his works and a model of accessible narrative poetry...epic with reflective, patriotic tones. The work is loosely based on Pilgrim figures as Longfellow was a descended from Alden, the story tends to mix family legend with poetic invention. The real Alden and Mullins did marry, but no evidence supports the triangle. Longfellow's rhythmic, humorous storytelling blended romance, action, and Pilgrim history, making this poem a standout among his works and a model of accessible narrative poetry ...The Courtship of Miles Standish and Other Poems (1858) by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow centers on the title narrative poem, a romantic tale set in 1621 Plymouth Colony amid tensions with Native Americans. It follows a love triangle with a gruff military captain Miles Standish who wants to marry young widow Priscilla Mullins but asks his friend and assistant John Alden to propose on his behalf, since Standish is too awkward with words.The Courtship of Miles Standish and Other Poems Author: H W Longfellow Publisher: W Kent & Co Date: 1858 fictionThe Courtship of Miles Standish and Other Poems (1858) by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow centers on the title narrative poem, a romantic tale set in 1621 Plymouth Colony amid tensions with Native Americans. It follows a love triangle with a gruff military captain Miles Standish who wants to marry young widow Priscilla Mullins but asks his friend and assistant John Alden to propose on his behalf, since Standish is too awkward with words. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, the courtship of miles standish and other poems, h w longfellow, henry wadsworth longfellow -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Book of Poetry, Gall & Inglis, The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott, 1874-1880
... poetry, Scott turned to prose. He published his novels anonymously for years, referred to only as "The Author of Waverley. Books like Waverley (1814), The Antiquary (1816), and The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818) focused on Scottish history and "manners." Scott expanded his scope writing English & Medieval Epics...poetry, Scott turned to prose. He published his novels anonymously for years, referred to only as "The Author of Waverley. Books like Waverley (1814), The Antiquary (1816), and The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818) focused on Scottish history and "manners." Scott expanded his scope writing English & Medieval Epics ...Sir Walter Scott was the literary rock star of the 19th century, and the Edinburgh-based firm Gall & Inglis played a massive role in making his work accessible to the Victorian masses.The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott Author: Sir Walter Scott Publisher: Gall & Inglis fictionSir Walter Scott was the literary rock star of the 19th century, and the Edinburgh-based firm Gall & Inglis played a massive role in making his work accessible to the Victorian masses.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the poetical works of sir walter scott, sir walter scott, poetry -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Lyrical Poems, Samuel Lee (Translator), The Works of Horace, 1890
... poetry. His early poetic, biting wit caught the attention of the epic poet Virgil, who introduced Horace to Maecenas, the wealthy cultural advisor to Augustus Caesar. ...poetry. His early poetic, biting wit caught the attention of the epic poet Virgil, who introduced Horace to Maecenas, the wealthy cultural advisor to Augustus Caesar. ...The original author of this work was Quintus Horatius Flaccus, one of the leading Roman lyric poets during the time of Augustus Caesar (1st century BCE). This volume features the complete surviving works of Horace, rendered entirely into English prose. It includes his famous Odes, or lyrical poems, as well as his earlier poems on politics and social issues of the time. It also features his Satires, which offer humorous commentaries on Roman life, and his Epistles, or letters in verse, which include his highly influential work on literary criticism, the Ars Poetica (or The Art of Poetry).The Works of Horace Author: James Lonsdale and Samuel Lee Publisher: Macmillan And Co Date: 1890 Further Information: non-fictionThe original author of this work was Quintus Horatius Flaccus, one of the leading Roman lyric poets during the time of Augustus Caesar (1st century BCE). This volume features the complete surviving works of Horace, rendered entirely into English prose. It includes his famous Odes, or lyrical poems, as well as his earlier poems on politics and social issues of the time. It also features his Satires, which offer humorous commentaries on Roman life, and his Epistles, or letters in verse, which include his highly influential work on literary criticism, the Ars Poetica (or The Art of Poetry).flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the works of horace, samuel lee, james lonsdale, latin translated text
