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The Centenary Book of South African Verse.
(H. F. and G. Witherby. London., 1925) Robertson, A. M.
An anthology compiled to commemorate a century of South African literary production in English. The volume gathers representative poems reflecting the country’s cultural, historical, and natural landscape.
Sunshine and Shadows from the South.
(Longmans, Green and Co. London., 1913) Butler, J. E
A reflective literary work presenting impressions of South African landscapes, communities, and social conditions. The volume blends descriptive prose with cultural commentary.
Pilgrimage of Grace.
(Cambridge University Press. England., 1912) Dodds, M. H. and Dodds, R.
Pilgrimage of Grace, 1536–1537 (1912) by Madeleine Hope Dodds and Ruth Dodds is a scholarly historical study of the northern English rebellion against Henry VIII’s religious reforms. Drawing on contemporary records and state papers, the authors examine the causes, leadership, regional support, and suppression of the uprising. The work remains a significant early twentieth-century academic contribution to Tudor historiography and the study of the English Reformation.
Lake and Water: African Land and Water Verses.
(Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co., Ltd. London., 1927) Cripps, A. S.
Lake and War: African Land and Water Verse is a poetic collection that reflects Arthur Shearly Cripps’ deep spiritual, social, and emotional engagement with the African landscape and its people. Drawing inspiration from the lakes, rivers, and rural environments of Southern Africa—particularly Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia)—Cripps blends themes of nature, colonial conflict, missionary life, and moral struggle. The poems juxtapose the serenity of water and land with the turbulence of war and human injustice, revealing the poet’s sympathy for African communities under colonial rule. Rich in imagery and spiritual reflection, the volume captures both the beauty of the natural world and the ethical tensions of empire, faith, and identity in early twentieth-century Africa.
Studies in Songs. A Century of Roundels.
(William Heinemann, London., 1904) Swinburne, A. C.
This volume highlights Swinburne’s technical experimentation with the roundel form, a fixed verse structure he popularized in English poetry. A Century of Roundels showcases concise, lyrical compositions emphasizing musical repetition and structural symmetry. The collection underscores the poet’s fascination with formal innovation and metrical discipline while addressing themes of love, art, and philosophical reflection.
A Midsummer Holiday. Astrophel.
(William Heinemann, London., 1904) Swinburne, A. C.
This volume combines travel reflections and elegiac verse. A Midsummer Holiday records impressions of Northern landscapes, blending descriptive prose and poetry with personal observation. Astrophel serves as a memorial tribute, exemplifying Swinburne’s capacity for elegy and homage. The collection demonstrates the poet’s reflective maturity and his engagement with literary memory, landscape, and loss.
Songs of the Springtides.
(William Heinemann, London., 1904) Swinburne, A. C.
This volume gathers later lyrical works distinguished by refined musical structure and contemplative tone. The poems explore themes of nature, transience, emotional reflection, and the passage of time. Compared to Swinburne’s earlier controversial writings, this collection reflects a mature poetic voice marked by restraint, technical precision, and aesthetic devotion to rhythm and sound.
Songs Before Sunrise and Song of two Nations.
(William Heinemann, London., 1904) Swinburne, A. C.
This volume comprises politically inspired poetry expressing Swinburne’s fervent support for liberty, republicanism, and national self-determination, particularly influenced by the Italian Risorgimento. The poems celebrate revolution, freedom, and resistance to tyranny, combining impassioned rhetoric with lyrical craftsmanship. The collection reflects the poet’s ideological engagement with European political struggles of the nineteenth century.
Poems and Ballads.
(William Heinemann, London., 1904) Swinburne, A. C.
This volume presents the first collected edition of Poems and Ballads, containing Swinburne’s early and most controversial lyric poetry. Characterized by rich musicality, classical allusions, and bold explorations of paganism, sensuality, and religious defiance, the collection reflects the poet’s challenge to Victorian moral conventions. The volume includes some of his most celebrated works, demonstrating technical mastery in rhythm and meter while engaging themes of love, mortality, rebellion, and mythological symbolism.
Reprints.
(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
This item forms part of the 1895 reprint, Volume 40, of William Shakespeare’s collected works. Issued as part of a multi-volume edition, the text represents a late nineteenth-century republication of Shakespeare’s plays, reflecting editorial standardisation in spelling, punctuation, and annotation characteristic of Victorian scholarship. Such reprints contributed to the continued preservation, accessibility, and academic study of Shakespeare’s dramatic works
Reprints.
(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
This item forms part of the 1895 reprint, Volume 39, of William Shakespeare’s collected works. Issued as part of a multi-volume edition, the text represents a late nineteenth-century republication of Shakespeare’s plays, reflecting editorial standardisation in spelling, punctuation, and annotation characteristic of Victorian scholarship. Such reprints contributed to the continued preservation, accessibility, and academic study of Shakespeare’s dramatic works
Othello.
(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
William Shakespeare, Othello is a tragic drama that explores jealousy, betrayal, and manipulation. The play follows Othello, a respected general in Venice, whose secret marriage to Desdemona is destroyed by the deceit of his ensign, Iago. Through lies and calculated manipulation, Iago convinces Othello that his wife has been unfaithful. Consumed by jealousy and mistrust, Othello commits a tragic act that leads to devastating consequences. The play examines themes of trust, racism, and the destructive power of suspicion.
Poems and Sonnets.
(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
The poems and sonnets of William Shakespeare, including the collection known as Shakespeare's Sonnets, explore themes of love, beauty, time, mortality, and betrayal. Written primarily in the sonnet form, these lyrical works reflect on the fleeting nature of youth, the power of poetry to immortalize beauty, and the complexities of human relationships. Through rich imagery and emotional depth, Shakespeare examines devotion, jealousy, desire, and the passage of time, establishing his sonnets as enduring contributions to English literature
Pericles, Prince of Tyre.
(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
Attributed in part to William Shakespeare, Pericles, Prince of Tyre is a late romance that follows the journey of Pericles, a prince who flees his homeland after uncovering a dangerous secret. He endures shipwrecks, loss, and separation from his wife and daughter, Marina. Through trials, suffering, and unexpected reunions, the play explores themes of fate, endurance, virtue, and redemption. Ultimately, it concludes with reconciliation and restoration, emphasizing hope and divine providence after hardship.
Cymbeline.
(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
William Shakespeare, Cymbeline is a late romance that blends elements of tragedy, comedy, and history. The play centers on Imogen, the virtuous daughter of King Cymbeline of Britain, who secretly marries Posthumus Leonatus against her father’s wishes. Deceived by a villain’s wager questioning her fidelity, Imogen becomes the victim of false accusations and political intrigue. Through disguises, mistaken identities, and eventual revelations, the play resolves in reconciliation and forgiveness, exploring themes of loyalty, deception, virtue, and redemption
King Lear
(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
King Lear is a tragedy that examines power, family loyalty, and madness. Lear divides his kingdom among his daughters based on flattery, rejecting the honest Cordelia. Betrayal and cruelty lead to his downfall and mental collapse, paralleled by the suffering of Gloucester and his sons. The play portrays the fragility of authority and the redemptive power of compassion amid suffering.
Hamlet.
(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
Hamlet is a tragedy of revenge, madness, and moral uncertainty. Prince Hamlet seeks to avenge his father’s murder by his uncle, King Claudius, but struggles with doubt and hesitation. His search for truth leads to deception, tragedy, and widespread death. The play explores themes of conscience, mortality, and the complexity of human thought.
Timon of Athens.
(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
Timon of Athens is a tragedy about wealth, friendship, and disillusionment. Timon, a generous nobleman, is abandoned by those he once supported when his fortune disappears. Bitter and isolated, he retreats from society and condemns human greed and hypocrisy. The play presents a bleak view of loyalty and the corrupting influence of wealth.
Romeo and Juliet.
(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story about two young lovers from feuding families in Verona. Their secret romance leads to a series of misunderstandings and impulsive decisions that end in their deaths. The tragedy ultimately reconciles their families, highlighting themes of youthful passion, fate, and the destructive power of hatred.
Titus Andronicus.
(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.
Titus Andronicus is Shakespeare’s earliest tragedy and one of his most violent plays. Roman general Titus returns from war only to become entangled in cycles of revenge involving the Gothic queen Tamora and her sons. Brutality, betrayal, and retaliation escalate throughout the play, exploring themes of justice, vengeance, and the breakdown of civilisation.

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