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Sea Spray and Smoke Drift
- Author
- A.L. Gordon
- Narrator
- Gregory Dwyer
- Publisher
- Gregory Dwyer
- Publish Date
- 6 May 2025
- Run Time
- 2 hours 43 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Sea Spray and Smoke Drift is a collection of poetry. The book showcases Gordon’s deep connection to nature, the sea, and the rugged Australian landscape. His verses explore themes of courage, adventure, and personal struggle, often reflecting his own turbulent life. The poems, characterized by their vivid imagery and rhythmic flow, capture the spirit of colonial Australia. Notable pieces like “A Song of Autumn” and “The Swimmer” highlight his skill of lyrical storytelling. The collection remains a significant contribution to Australian literature, celebrated for its emotional depth and evocative language.
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Details
- Author
- A.L. Gordon
- Narrator
- Gregory Dwyer
- Duration
- 2 hours 43 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 May 2025
- ISBN
- 9798228507036
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Gregory Dwyer
- Genre
- Poetry, Poetry, Australasian and Pacific history
Synopsis
Sea Spray and Smoke Drift is a collection of poetry. The book showcases Gordon’s deep connection to nature, the sea, and the rugged Australian landscape. His verses explore themes of courage, adventure, and personal struggle, often reflecting his own turbulent life. The poems, characterized by their vivid imagery and rhythmic flow, capture the spirit of colonial Australia. Notable pieces like “A Song of Autumn” and “The Swimmer” highlight his skill of lyrical storytelling. The collection remains a significant contribution to Australian literature, celebrated for its emotional depth and evocative language.
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