Poems, 1916-1918 by Francis Brett Young

"Poems, 1916-1918" by Francis Brett Young is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, a time marked by the tumult of World War I and its aftermath. The poems reflect themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature, exploring the emotional landscape of a world ravaged by war while simultaneously capturing moments of tenderness and introspection. In this poignant collection, Young expresses a deeply personal and emotional experience that intertwines the aesthetics of nature with the harsh realities of conflict. The poems range from reflections on fleeting beauty and the joys of love, such as in "Prothalamion," to somber meditations on death and the brutality of war, as seen in "On a Subaltern Killed in Action." Young’s work also contemplates the passage of time and memory, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of beauty, loss, and the eternal impacts of love against the backdrop of a changing world. Through rich imagery and lyrical language, he crafts a narrative that resonates with both personal longing and collective suffering, making the collection not just a record of his time, but a timeless exploration of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Creator Young, Francis Brett, 1884-1954
Title Poems, 1916-1918
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 40344
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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