Songs of the Great Dominion
| Author | W.D. Lighthall, ed. |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Windsor Series |
| Subject | poetry |
| Publisher | Walter Scott |
Publication date | 1889 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| LC Class | PR 9251 L5 |
Songs of the Great Dominion was a pioneering anthology of Canadian poetry published in 1889. The book's full title was Songs of the Great Dominion: Voices from the Forests and Waters, the Settlements and Cities of Canada. The collection was selected and edited by William Douw Lighthall of Montreal. It was published in London, England by the firm of Walter Scott, as part of its "Windsor Series" of anthologies.
The book introduced Canadian and English audiences to a new generation of Canadian writers. It marked the first publication in book form for several poets, including Bliss Carman, Pauline Johnson, and Duncan Campbell Scott.