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Some Poems of Roger Casement

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. - Summary by Carolin (0 hr 42 min)

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 …

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'