Poems by George Murray offers a collection of thought-provoking and beautifully crafted poems that explore various aspects of life and human emotions. Murray's writing is eloquent and profound, capturing the essence of everyday experiences with lyrical grace. His poems often delve into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, resonating with readers on a deeply personal level. The imagery and language used in this collection are vivid and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the world as seen through the eyes of the poet. Overall, Poems by George Murray is a captivating read that will linger in the reader's mind long after the final page is turned.

Book Description:
George Murray was a British poet, translator and scholar who lived out most of his life in Canada, where he was a classics master at a Montreal high school. In this collection, intermixed with his own original poetry, are Murray's translations of works by popular French poets like Victor Hugo, Alphonse de Lamartine, Alfred de Musset, Gérard de Nerval and Théophile Gautier, along with selections from Greek, Latin, Swedish and German authors. The volume was edited by "the grand old man of Canadian letters" and Montreal Gazette literary editor John Reade, who also provided the prefatory biographical memoir. - Summary by Tomas Peter