Poems on Golf

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 66K words
Chapters: 7

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Poems on Golf by Royal Burgess Golfing Society of EdinburghAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Sep 6, 2011

Editor's review

Poems on Golf is an English poetry collection on the theme of golf, attributed in its entry to the Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh, prepared and released by Project Gutenberg, launched in September 2011 and reissued in 2019, and classified under PR English literature. Its distinctive quality is its singular subject: golf is not a mainstream poetic theme in English literature, and works of this kind bring sporting scenes, course scenery, and social pleasures into verse, making the book both a source for the history of sports culture and a small window into the atmosphere of early golf clubs. As a public-domain ebook, it is short and freely available, suited to browsing in spare moments or as light entertainment at gatherings of golf enthusiasts. Readers need not seek a systematic place in poetic history; it is better treated as a light thematic anthology. The electronic edition was proofread by volunteers, so individual words may vary between versions; quotations should be checked against other editions.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Golf enthusiasts who want to enjoy the sport from a literary angle.
Cultural researchers interested in sports history or British club culture.
English learners who need short English poems for leisure reading.
Collectors and readers of obscure thematic poetry anthologies.

Not a good fit for

Scholars of classical literature expecting a systematic history of English poetry or an authoritative anthology.
General readers who want a Chinese translation and do not wish to read the English original.
Readers seeking strong narrative or a novel-length reading experience.

Reading tips

Read two or three poems at a time, perhaps at a course or between watching shots, to appreciate the pleasure more easily.
Browse the contents first for pieces on courses, equipment, and companions, then return for a full read.
Read some of the verse aloud to feel the rhythm, and skip unfamiliar sporting terms at first.
If using it for writing or quotation, check wording against other public-domain editions first.

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FAQ

Is this a book about golf technique?

No. It is an English poetry collection on golf, writing about courses, the sport, and related pleasures in verse; it does not cover swing fundamentals or technical instruction. Readers who want to learn technique should look for dedicated manuals.

Why is the author credited to Project Gutenberg?

The author field in the entry is marked Project Gutenberg, reflecting information about the producer and publisher of the ebook; the description also mentions the Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh. Readers should understand it as a public-domain thematic text prepared by the platform, not an original collection by a single modern author.

Can I read it without knowing golf?

Yes. The poems are short, and most rely on scene and mood rather than technical terms. Unfamiliar words for equipment or old course names can be passed over at first to grasp the overall interest; for deeper reading, learn some basic facts about early Scottish golf.

Is it suitable as a gift or for reading aloud?

As an ebook on a niche subject, it is better for personal reading or sharing passages with golf friends. For reading aloud, choose lively, short pieces and avoid long continuous reading that may become monotonous.

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