- Some Poems of Roger Casement
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This is a small volume of poetry by Roger Casement. Casement was a diplomat for years, active especially in Africa, where he witnessed the dark side of British Imperialism. He began to devote his life to human rights, and is still recognised for his important work particularly in the Congo and in Peru.
- Chapters
- Introduction by Gertrude Parry
- The Heart's Verdict
- Mio Salvatore
- Love's Horizon
- Love's Cares
- The Peak of the Cameroons
- Hamilcar Barca
- Verses sent from the Congo Free State in response to Mr. Harrison's appeal for the restoration of the Elgin Marbles to Greece
- Lost Youth
- The Streets of Catania
- The Irish Language
- Parnell
- Benburb
- Oliver Cromwell
- The Triumph of Hugh O'Neill
- Translation from Victor Hugo's 'Feuilles d'Automne'