Poems, 1914-1919

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baring, Maurice, 1874-1945

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Poems, 1914-1919" by Maurice Baring is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century, particularly during the tumultuous period of World War I and its aftermath. This anthology captures the profound emotions stirred by war, loss, and remembrance, with themes reflecting on love, friendship, and the beauty of nature amid conflict. The poems are rich in imagery and carry a lyrical quality that showcases Baring's mastery of the literary form. The collection includes various poems that express sorrow and admiration for fallen friends, such as the poignant "In Memoriam A.H." which mourns Captain Lord Lucas, and "Julian Grenfell," which celebrates the bravery of a fellow soldier. Baring's work also draws on classical references, embodying timeless themes of heroism and sacrifice, as seen in poems like "Icarus" and "Epitaph." Through vivid descriptions of landscapes, cultural references, and emotional reflections, Baring connects the personal anguish of war to broader human experiences, ultimately capturing the essence of a generation irrevocably changed by conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

In Memoriam A.H.

Diffugere Nives, 1917

Julian Grenfell

Pierre

Icarus

Epitaph

August, 1918

Vita Nuova

Italy

Seville

Greece

Russia

A June Night in Russia

Harvest in Russia

Dostoyevsky

Beethoven

Mozart

Wagner

Shelley

Phèdre

The Wounded

Sonnets: 1913-1914

Elegy on the Death of Juliet's Owl

Le Prince Errant.

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-06-04