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Misadventure

Misadventure

Edward Powys Mathers

Misadventure is a poem by Edward Powys Mathers, an English translator and poet, included in his 1920 collection, The Garden of Bright Waters, which features one hundred and twenty Asiatic love poems. This work showcases Mathers' skill in translating and adapting the essence of Eastern poetry for Western audiences. The poem reflects themes of love and longing, characteristic of the collection's overall focus on romantic and emotional expression.

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