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Title: The Dyak chief, and other verses

Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS, Bryan Ness and the Online
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Summary: "The Dyak Chief and Other Verses" by Erwin Clarkson Garrett is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The collection includes a significant poem titled "The Dyak Chief," which recounts the experiences and struggles of a warrior from Central Borneo, as well as various American army ballads and more general thematic verses. The work blends adventure, romance, and commentary on cultural encounters, particularly highlighting the interactions between indigenous elements and colonial influences. At the start of "The Dyak Chief," the narrator, a warrior from Borneo, shares a tale rooted deeply in the jungles of his homeland. He reflects on a time filled with strength and pride, recounting his love for a kampong maid and the ritualistic significance of headhunting among his people. As he ventures through the jungle, he faces challenges and ultimately finds himself in a fierce battle with the kampong chief. This opening intertwines vivid descriptions of the lush setting with themes of love, honor, and revenge, setting the stage for the ensuing conflict and the emotional depth of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Garrett, Erwin Clarkson, 1879-1954

EBook No.: 53149

Published: Sep 26, 2016

Downloads: 42

Language: English

Subject: American poetry -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Dyak chief, and other verses

Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Dyak Chief and Other Verses" by Erwin Clarkson Garrett is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The collection includes a significant poem titled "The Dyak Chief," which recounts the experiences and struggles of a warrior from Central Borneo, as well as various American army ballads and more general thematic verses. The work blends adventure, romance, and commentary on cultural encounters, particularly highlighting the interactions between indigenous elements and colonial influences. At the start of "The Dyak Chief," the narrator, a warrior from Borneo, shares a tale rooted deeply in the jungles of his homeland. He reflects on a time filled with strength and pride, recounting his love for a kampong maid and the ritualistic significance of headhunting among his people. As he ventures through the jungle, he faces challenges and ultimately finds himself in a fierce battle with the kampong chief. This opening intertwines vivid descriptions of the lush setting with themes of love, honor, and revenge, setting the stage for the ensuing conflict and the emotional depth of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Garrett, Erwin Clarkson, 1879-1954

EBook No.: 53149

Published: Sep 26, 2016

Downloads: 42

Language: English

Subject: American poetry -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.