The Genius Of The Thames, Palmyra And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Thomas L. Peacock and published in 1817. The title poem, The Genius Of The Thames, is an ode to the river Thames in London, celebrating its beauty and importance to the city. Other poems in the collection include Palmyra, which tells the story of the ancient Syrian city and its destruction, and The War Song Of Dinas Vawr, a humorous satire on the Welsh language and...