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Title: The Witch-Maid, & Other Verses

Alternate Title: The Witch-Maid, and Other Verses

Note: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "The Witch-Maid, & Other Verses" by Dorothea Mackellar is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. The book captures themes of nature, love, and the Australian landscape through vivid imagery and emotional depth. Mackellar, an esteemed Australian poet, often reflects on her deep connection to her homeland, expressing both its beauty and its harshness. This collection features a variety of poems that explore different aspects of life, love, and the environment. The titular poem, "The Witch-Maid," depicts a haunting encounter between a witch and a dead man, illustrating the complexities of life and death. Other poems, such as "My Country," convey a profound appreciation for Australia's landscapes, from its droughts to its rains, showcasing the contrasting elements of beauty and desolation. Throughout the collection, Mackellar employs rich language and striking imagery to evoke strong emotions, giving readers a timeless glimpse into the heart of Australia and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mackellar, Dorothea, 1885-1968

EBook No.: 58803

Published: Feb 1, 2019

Downloads: 58

Language: English

Subject: Australian poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Witch-Maid, & Other Verses

Alternate Title: The Witch-Maid, and Other Verses

Note: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "The Witch-Maid, & Other Verses" by Dorothea Mackellar is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. The book captures themes of nature, love, and the Australian landscape through vivid imagery and emotional depth. Mackellar, an esteemed Australian poet, often reflects on her deep connection to her homeland, expressing both its beauty and its harshness. This collection features a variety of poems that explore different aspects of life, love, and the environment. The titular poem, "The Witch-Maid," depicts a haunting encounter between a witch and a dead man, illustrating the complexities of life and death. Other poems, such as "My Country," convey a profound appreciation for Australia's landscapes, from its droughts to its rains, showcasing the contrasting elements of beauty and desolation. Throughout the collection, Mackellar employs rich language and striking imagery to evoke strong emotions, giving readers a timeless glimpse into the heart of Australia and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mackellar, Dorothea, 1885-1968

EBook No.: 58803

Published: Feb 1, 2019

Downloads: 58

Language: English

Subject: Australian poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.