Publisher's Synopsis
Dr. W. H. Drummond's Complete Poems is a collection of all the poems written by the Canadian poet William Henry Drummond. The book includes over 200 poems, which were originally published in various volumes throughout Drummond's career. The poems cover a range of themes, including love, nature, and the Canadian landscape. Many of the poems also explore the lives and experiences of the people who lived in Quebec during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drummond's writing is known for its use of dialect and his ability to capture the unique voices and experiences of the people he wrote about. This collection includes some of his most famous works, such as ""The Wreck of the Julie Plante"" and ""The Habitant."" The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian literature, poetry, or the history of Quebec.1926. With an appreciation by Neil Munro. Canadian poet born in Ireland. For several years he worked and practiced medicine in frontier Canadian communities. There he came to know the French Canadians, whom he celebrated in his best poems, using their dialect of English. The popularity of The Habitant and other French-Canadian Poems brought the poet fame, and a substantial income in royalties. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
