A BALLAD OF AUTHORS AND BOOKS.
In the coves of the Island of Treasure, On the tropical Beach of Falese, I have taken unlimited pleasure, Wafted there by a favouring breeze. I have lingered with Lang and his Bookmen, I have gossiped the day long with Gosse, But have wearied of Stead and his spook men, And have steadfastly wished for their loss.
I have studied Vanbrugh and Pinero, Ford and Webster. Kate Marlowe, and Jones ; Whilst to me Oscar Wilde was a hero, With his wittily cynical tones ; But so long as • A Doll’s House ’ the craze is, I am sure that the public might see If they wish for a play that amazes, They can get one much better from me.
I have shared in each joy and each sorrow Of the garrulous 1 Warriors Three,’ I have travelled in Spain with George Borrow, I have tasted the Autocrat's tea, I have listened to Barrie's sweet • Thrumming,’ And enjoyed * Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ But I think of the writer who’s coming, And I wonder if I am the man.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XI, Issue 37, 16 September 1893, Page 200
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180A BALLAD OF AUTHORS AND BOOKS. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XI, Issue 37, 16 September 1893, Page 200
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