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Songs of a Sourdough

Songs of a Sourdough

Robert W. Service

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Lushena Books
Año de edición:
2026
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Poesía
ISBN:
9798902720898
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Songs of a Sourdough by Robert W. Service is a vivid poetry collection capturing the raw spirit of the Yukon Gold Rush. First published in 1907, the book features narrative poems that celebrate frontier life, rugged individualism, and the harsh beauty of the Canadian North. With memorable works like 'The Shooting of Dan McGrew' and 'The Cremation of Sam McGee,' Service blends humor, tragedy, and adventure in rhythmic, accessible verse. His poems portray miners, drifters, and outcasts facing extreme cold, danger, and moral choices. The collection remains a classic of frontier literature, known for its storytelling power and evocative depiction of wilderness life.

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