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This work reprints the poems from "Hon Heki" (see above) and adds many new poems.
Contents
* Contents derived from the Hobart,Southeast Tasmania,Tasmania,:Mercury Steam Press Office,1865 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
An angel speaks to the poet in his sleep, describing the sins of nations, leaders and individuals throughout history and affirming the certainty of personal, social and national success and happiness in this life and the next if the principles of the Christian faith are upheld.
The story of a free settler who obtains a government land grant and establishes a sheep farm. He falls in the love with the younger daughter of a neighbour, but she plays upon his affections and then rejects his love. Her sister provides comfort and love; they marry and live happily. Moral: 'virtue will at last with bliss be crowned'.The narrative is interspered with observations about life in early Tasmania and reflections on the nature of love, happiness, ambition and charity.
(p. 89-186)
Note: Dickson adds three stanzas to the poem in this edition: LXVIII, LXIX and LXX