Convict Once: A Poem is a literary work written by James Brunton Stephens and published in 1871. The book is a poetic masterpiece that tells the story of a man who was once a convict and the struggles he faced after his release from prison. The poem is divided into several parts, each of which explores different aspects of the protagonist's life.The first part of the poem describes the protagonist's life before he was convicted and sent to prison. He was a carefree young man who enjoyed life and all its pleasures. However, his life took a turn for the worse when he was falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to prison.The second part of the poem describes the protagonist's life in prison. It is a dark and depressing place where the convicts are treated harshly and are forced to endure terrible living conditions. Despite this, the protagonist manages to find hope and solace in his fellow inmates and the small pleasures of life.The third part of the poem describes the protagonist's release from prison and his attempts to rebuild his life. He faces many challenges, including finding work and dealing with the stigma of being a former convict. However, he perseveres and eventually finds a new purpose in life.Overall, Convict Once: A Poem is a powerful and moving work that explores the themes of redemption, hope, and resilience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.