Wampum and Old Gold

Name: Wampum and Old Gold
Author: Hervey Allen

By Hervey Allen

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The collection assembles lyric and narrative poems that move between intimate landscapes, seasonal meditations, and responses to wartime experience. Poems written since 1918 explore longing, memory, and domestic and natural scenes; a section composed at the front offers terse, somber pieces on combat, loss, and comradeship. Classical and pastoral allusions recur alongside elegiac addresses and reflective monologues, while recurring tones of aftermath, yearning, and the persistence of dream and imagination bind the work’s varied short sequences into a compact emotional arc.

About the Author

Hervey Allen

Hervey Allen was an American author known for his diverse contributions to literature, spanning fiction, biography, and historical narratives. He gained recognition for his critical and biographical work on Du Bose Heyward, which reflects his interest in Southern literature and culture. Allen's storytelling often incorporates rich historical contexts, as seen in his novel "The Bride of Huitzil—An Aztec Legend," which explores themes of mythology and identity. His work "Wampum and Old Gold" further showcases his ability to weave intricate narratives that engage with American history and folklore. Through his writings, Allen has left a notable mark on early 20th-century American literature.