''The Lonely Crossing and Other Poems'' (1905) is a collection of
poems
Poetry (derived from the Greek ''poiesis'', "making"), also called verse, is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and often rhythmic qualities of language − such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre − to evoke meanings in ...
by Australian poet
Louisa Lawson
Louisa Lawson (née Albury) (17 February 1848 – 12 August 1920) was an Australian poet, writer, publisher, suffragist, and feminist. She was the mother of the poet and author Henry Lawson.
Early life
Louisa Albury was born on 17 February 1 ...
. It was the only collection of her work published during her lifetime.
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The collection includes 52 poems by the author that are reprinted from various sources, although most appeared first in '' The Dawn'', an early Australian feminist magazine that Lawson also edited.
Contents
Critical reception
On its original publication ''The Freeman's Journal'' stated that "The literary level reached in these fugitive products of a life which has been too strenuous for dalliance with the Muses may not reach the highest level of poesy ; but they have the true sweet note of the simple lyric and are faithful to nature whether of the observative or contemplative order. More than that, they are an earnest that the authoress might worthily vest herself, if she would, in the singing robes of Australia."
In a minor review ''The Maitland Weekly Mercury'' noted "Her life has been one of hard work, and of many struggles against adverse circumstances, but these experiences have probably only the better fitted her to write many sweet and helpful sonnets for the encouragement of her countrywomen."
See also
* The full text of the collection is available from the University of Sydney''The Lonely Crossing and Other Poems'' by Louisa Lawson, full text
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* 1905 in Australian literature
* 1905 in poetry
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Events
* March – Art student Vachel Lindsay goes into the streets of New York City and tries to sell or give away co ...
References
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Australian poetry collections
1905 books