Georgian poetry, 1920-22

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marsh, Edward Howard, Sir, 1872-1953

Contributor:

Abercrombie, Lascelles, 1881-1938

Armstrong, Martin, 1882-1974

Blunden, Edmund, 1896-1974

Davies, W. H. (William Henry), 1871-1940.

De la Mare, Walter, 1873-1956

Drinkwater, John, 1882-1937

Freeman, John, 1880-1929

Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson, 1878-1962

Graves, Robert, 1895-1985

Hughes, Richard, 1900-1976

Kerr, William

Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930.

Monro, Harold, 1879-1932

Nichols, Robert, 1893-1944

Pellow, J. D. C.

Prewett, Frank, 1893-1962

Quennell, Peter, 1905-1993

Sackville-West, V. (Victoria), 1892-1962.

Shanks, Edward, 1892-1953

Squire, John Collings, Sir, 1884-1958

Young, Francis Brett, 1884-1954

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Georgian poetry, 1920-1922

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Georgian Poetry, 1920-22" edited by Sir Edward Marsh is an anthology of poetry that showcases the works of various poets from the Georgian era, written during the early 20th century. This collection reflects the diverse styles and themes characteristic of this literary movement, revealing the rich tapestry of English poetry between the two World Wars. The likely topic of the book centers on a celebration of nature, personal reflection, and the social issues of the time, encapsulating the emotional depth and artistic expression of its contributors. At the start of the anthology, the prefatory note reveals the editor's thoughts regarding the purpose and reception of the previous volumes in the series. Sir Edward Marsh addresses criticisms about his editorial choices and aims to clarify his intention of providing a platform for lesser-known poets with valuable works. He reminisces about the inception of the "Georgian Poetry" series, emphasizing the importance of discovering and showcasing poetic talent that may have otherwise been overlooked. The anthology features a table of contents listing contributions from several notable poets, setting the stage for an exploration of themes ranging from nature and love to introspection and the passage of time. This opening thus establishes both the editorial voice and the intention behind curating these poetic expressions, inviting readers to engage with the art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Clytie Siddall, Keren Vergon and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_Poetry

Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-01-01