Songs Of Two Nations : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161453430 : 1161453431 : 23 May 2010 : Songs of Two Nations is a collection of poems by Algernon Charles Swinburne, a prominent English poet and critic of the Victorian era. The book was first published in 1875 and contains 26 poems that explore the themes of nationalism, patriotism, and political unrest. The collection is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on England and the second part on Italy. The poems in the first part of the book express Swinburne's love for England and his concern for the country's political and social issues. He writes about the struggles of the working class, the corruption of the government, and the need for political reform. The second part of the book is dedicated to Italy, a country that Swinburne admired for its beauty, culture, and history. The poems in this section celebrate Italy's landscapes, art, and people, while also addressing the country's political turmoil and the fight for ind