Georgian Poetry 1911-1912
Revitalizing English Poetry in the Edwardian EraBy Various
Length3h 4m
About this audiobook
"Georgian Poetry 1911-1912" serves as a significant anthology that embodies the artistic spirit of early 20th-century British poetry, capturing a pivotal moment in literary history. This collection brings together the works of prominent poets such as Edward Thomas, Rupert Brooke, and John Drinkwater, each contributing to a rich tapestry that reflects themes of nature, war, and the human experience. The collection is marked by its lyrical elegance and a pastoral style, often blending the personal with the political as Britain edged towards the turbulence of World War I. The anthology reflects the evolving poetic landscape of the time, where Georgian poets sought to forge a new identity, distancing themselves from the constraints of Victorian poetics. Influenced by the Romantic tradition yet keen on exploring modernity, these poets were inspired by their experiences and the socio-political climate of the era. Their works convey both a love for the English countryside and an acute awareness of impending change, revealing a complex interplay between beauty and urgency. This anthology is essential reading for those interested in early 20th-century literature, offering an insightful glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of a generation on the brink of war. It invites readers to appreciate the craftsmanship of the poets and the underlying cultural currents of their time, making it a valuable addition to any literary collection.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Lascelles Abercrombie: The Sale of Saint Thomas
21Winter Dusk
2Gordon Bottomley
22Miss Loo
3The End of the World
23The Listeners
4Babel: the Gate of the God
24John Drinkwater: The Fires of God
5Rupert Brooke
25James Elroy Flecker
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6The Old Vicarage, Grantchester
26Joseph and Mary
7Dust
27The Queen's Song
8The Fish
28Wilfrid Wilson Gibson
9Town and Country
29The Hare
10Dining-Room Tea
30Geraniums
11Gilbert K. Chesterton: The Song of Elf
31Devil's Edge
12William H. Davies
32D. H. Lawrence: Snap-dragon
13The Child and the Mariner
33John Masefield: Biography
14Days Too Short
34Harold Monro
15In May
35Child of Dawn
16The Heap of Rags
36Lake Leman
17The Kingfisher
37T. Sturge Moore: A Sicilian Idyll
18Walter de la Mare
38Ronald Ross: Hesperus
19Arabia
39Edmund Beale Sargant: The Cuckoo Wood
20The Sleeper
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