Hamewith by Charles Murray
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"Hamewith" by Charles Murray is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work celebrates Scottish culture, landscape, and the emotional ties that expatriates feel for their homeland, particularly in the context of the author's life in South Africa. Through rich imagery and traditional Scottish dialect, Murray expresses themes of nostalgia, yearning for home, and the simplicity of rural life. The opening of the collection introduces a poignant sentiment
of longing in the poem "Hamewith." The speaker reflects on the wanderlust of youth and the eventual weariness that leads them to desire the comfort of home. This emotional tug is emphasized through vivid descriptions of home, evoking feelings of attachment and a deep connection to one's roots. The poem sets the stage for the subsequent lyrical explorations in the collection, capturing the essence of both physical journeys and the inner emotional landscape of longing and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Murray, Charles, 1864-1941 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Illustrator | Strachan, R. Douglas |
| Title | Hamewith |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scottish poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51412 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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