[Editor: This article about Henry Lawson, written by John Le Gay Brereton, was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), November 1922.] Henry Lawson and The University. The death of one of the most gifted of Australian prose writers, … [Read more...] about Henry Lawson and The University [by John Le Gay Brereton, November 1922]
publication Hermes (Sydney)
Twilight [poem, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This poem was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894.] Twilight. The neatherd gently drives his kine Across the grassy sward; The Sun now finished his decline, The heavens glow with light divine And … [Read more...] about Twilight [poem, 20 November 1894]
The Rival Societies [poem, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This poem was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894.] The Rival Societies (With apologies to Bret Harte). I’m a student at the Uni., and my name is — never mind. I am not up to small deceit or wickedly … [Read more...] about The Rival Societies [poem, 20 November 1894]
Poetry in Australia [article re. Henry Lawson, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This article about Australian poetry was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894. The article is critical of Adam Lindsay Gordon and Henry Clarence Kendall, but praises the work of Henry Lawson.] Poetry in … [Read more...] about Poetry in Australia [article re. Henry Lawson, 20 November 1894]
My Sweetheart [poem by John Le Gay Brereton, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This poem by John Le Gay Brereton was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894.] My Sweetheart. The black-turban’d grasses with circlets of gold Bow round you, controlled by your servant the wind; They love … [Read more...] about My Sweetheart [poem by John Le Gay Brereton, 20 November 1894]
Looking Backward [letter and poem, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This letter and poem by “X.X.X.” were published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894. The poem was written about contributing to Hermes magazine, and bemoans the lack of input from two of the magazine’s regular contributors, … [Read more...] about Looking Backward [letter and poem, 20 November 1894]
A Song of Progress [poem, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This poem by “Aristarchus” was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894.] A Song of Progress. The time is anigh when the weary earth Shall draw new force from a conqueror race, And strong in the strength of a … [Read more...] about A Song of Progress [poem, 20 November 1894]