The Guards Came Through, and Other Poems

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Guards Came Through, and Other Poems" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century, likely during the tumultuous times of World War I. The book captures the emotional landscape of war, particularly expressing themes of bravery, sacrifice, and reflection on the human condition amidst the backdrop of conflict. The poems within this collection reflect the experiences of soldiers, the profound impact of war on both individuals and society, and a tribute to the fallen. Notable pieces convey the spirit of camaraderie among soldiers and the weariness of battle, while others explore deeper philosophical questions about fate and the consequences of human actions during times of strife. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt narratives, Conan Doyle honors those who fought bravely while also elucidating the poignant realities of loss and hope during wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

• The guards came through
• Victrix
• Those others
• Haig is moving
• The guns in Sussex
• Ypres
• Grousing
• The volunteer
• The night patrol
• The wreck on Loch McGarry
• The bigot
• The Athabasca Trail
• Ragtime!
• Christmas in wartime
• Lindisfaire
• A parable
• Fate.

Credits:

Produced by Gerard Arthus; paksenarrion; Jana Srna; Special Collections, Florida State University; Lilly Library, Indiana University; Brooklyn Public Library; Morris Library, Southern Illinois University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
• Release date is 2011-11-21