Poems of the Great War by Various
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
Poems of the Great War Published on the Behalf of the Prince of Wales's National Relief Fund |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | "Wake up, England" / Robert Bridges -- The vigil / Henry Newbolt -- The the troubler of the world / William Watson -- The England: to strike quickly / Maurice Hewlett -- The fourth of August / Laurence Binyon -- The united front / Alfred Noyes -- England to the sea / R.E. Vernède -- The hour / J.B. Fagan -- The wife of Flanders / G.K. Chesterton -- The stars in their courses / John Freeman -- Commandeered / L.G. Moberly -- The man who keeps his head / Harold Begbie -- France / Cecil Chesterton -- We willed it not / John Drinkwater -- Pro patria / Owen Seaman -- Hymn before action / Rudyard Kipling -- Hymn in war time / Robert Bridges. |
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| Summary | "Poems of the Great War" by Various is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century, specifically during the onset of World War I. This anthology compiles the works of several English poets who contributed their verses to support the Prince of Wales's National Relief Fund, a charity aimed at helping those affected by the war. The poems reflect the themes of duty, sacrifice, patriotism, and the collective emotional response to the pressures and horrors of war. The collection showcases a diverse range of poetic voices and perspectives on the impact of the Great War. Each poem encapsulates the thoughts and feelings of individuals grappling with the realities of conflict, from calls to arms and reflections on bravery, to the anguished lament of loss. Poets like Robert Bridges and Rudyard Kipling utilize rich imagery and stirring rhetoric to convey the urgency and moral imperative of standing up for one’s country. The overall tone ranges from somber meditation to passionate exhortation, capturing the spirit of a nation on the brink of turmoil while also expressing a universal longing for peace amidst the chaos of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33681 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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