A series of 'convict' poems, using period slang from the period of transportation of felons from Britain to Australia. These poems demonstrate a range of poetic styles, such as the sonnet, rhymed verse,plays for voices etc. This fascinating historic period covers the years 1760 to 1860 and features the life of many actual convicts as well as some fictitious.
Friday, 5 July 2013
THE WHIT
Dear Reader,
I am unable to upload this piece because of its unusual design. It is available on www.issuu.com/michaelsmall Scroll down beyond poems in 'Shaped for Sportive Tricks' to 'Slanged' no. 42.
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