Eric MacKay

"The Song of the Flag: A National Ode" by Eric Mackay is a powerful collection of English poetry celebrating England and British history. This meticulously prepared print edition presents Mackay's patriotic verse, capturing the spirit of a nation through evocative language and vivid imagery. As a significant work of patriotic poetry, "The Song of the Flag" offers a glimpse into the historical and cultural landscape of its time. Explore themes of national identity and pride within these pages, as Mackay's "National Ode" resonates with enduring themes of heritage and belonging. This volume is a must-have for anyone interested in classic English poetry and the rich tapestry of British history. A valuable addition to any library, this book stands as a testament to the power of poetry to capture the soul of a nation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

George Eric Mackay (1835-2 June 1898) was an English minor poet, now remembered as the sponging half-brother of Marie Corelli, the best-selling novelist. Mackay and Corelli, born Mary Mackay, were the children of Charles Mackay, by different mothers (Mary was illegitimate, with Charles marrying her mother subsequently). As a poet he is described as "execrable", and reliant on Corelli's promotion of his works. His first works appeared in periodicals in the early 1860s; he achieved some reputation in his time for Letters of a Violinist (1886). It sold 35,000 copies; he repaid Corelli's efforts by implying he wrote her novels.

The reader is introduced to our world in terminal societal decline with self-determination swept away by sovereign individuals using AI to control and profit. Unable to marshal mitigation, a fractured world is plunged into climate Armageddon taking all of those still alive into a new primitive world where survival is all. Into this dystopian nightmare two strange mysterious others appear and form two opposing Cults in what remains of a heat ravaged Scotland. One, the alluring Penumbra is a siphon for wrongdoing and bent on evil and corruption. She is the Star Bringer, accompanied by her dark Shadow. The other, Aether the Unicorn Queen seeking goodness and her partner Zear a unicorn. With the Star Masters for the dark and the Star Sisters for the good. Into this epic conflagration comes Airna the Star Born fighting for the light. Her quest is to eradicate the Shadow, a device deployed by the Watchers for the promotion of evil and to feed their endless craving for entertainment and for the dark. The saga culminates in a battle of galactic dimensions with Airna pulling down her massive powers through the magical conduit of the ancient standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar on the island of Orkney and the brightest magical star in our skies, Arcturus.

Love Letters of a Violinist, and Other Poems by Eric Mackay has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.