Oxford Poetry, 1919
Unveiling the Diverse Voices of 1919 PoetryBy Various
Length1h 12m
About this audiobook
"Oxford Poetry, 1919" is a remarkable anthology that captures the vibrant literary spirit of post-World War I England. This collection features a diverse array of poetic voices, offering a rich tapestry of themes ranging from shattered ideals and disillusionment to burgeoning hope and renewal. The prominent use of modernist techniques, coupled with traditional forms, reflects a transitional period in poetry that both honors and questions established norms. With contributions from emerging poets of the era, the anthology serves not only as a record of the times but also as an exploration of individual and collective experiences during a pivotal moment in history. The anthology arises from the Oxford University Press, a hub of academic excellence that fostered many notable poets of the early 20th century. The contributors, including luminaries such as Robert Graves and Georgia Douglas Johnson, emerged against a backdrop of societal upheaval and personal loss, greatly affecting their poetic expressions. Their works provide invaluable insights into the emotional landscape of a generation grappling with the aftermath of war and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world. Recommended for readers interested in modern literature, "Oxford Poetry, 1919" offers not only a glimpse into the artistic innovations of the time but also encourages reflection on the enduring power of poetry to articulate human experience. This anthology is essential for both scholars and casual readers alike, serving as a lens through which the complexities of early 20th-century life and thought can be comprehended.
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GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1H. M. ANDREWS: SONG
36AN ALPINE PICTURE
2T. H. W. ARMSTRONG
37G. H. JOHNSTONE: OXFORD IN MAY
3HERITAGE
38C. H. B. KITCHIN
4WATCHING
39SOMME FILM, 1916
5LONELINESS
40ESCHATOLOGICAL SONNET
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6P. BLOOMFIELD: TWILIGHT
41EPILOGUE
7VERA M. BRITTAIN: TO A V.C.
42Ruler of infinite austerity
8H. I. BURT: FROM THEIR DUST
43JOHN LANGDON-DAVIES: QUITS!
9F. W. BUTLER-THWING
44P. H. B. LYON
10THE TRAMP-SHIP
45THE SECRET PLAYROOM
11PILOT AND CLOUDS
46THE SONG OF STRENGTH
12E. P. CHASE
47THE DESERTED GARDEN
13SEVEN MISTS
48G. A. MOSTYN: LES MISÉRABLES
14I am clothed with furtive light
49A. S. MOTT: UMBRA
15W. R. CHILDE: LES HALLUCINÉS
50K. MOUNSEY: TO A LITTLE HOUSE IN OXFORD
16E. A. C. CLARKE: FLOWERS
51R. M. S. PASLEY: THE DIVER
17L. M. COOPER
52V. DE S. PINTO
18LINES FOR A FLYLEAF OF HERODOTUS
53STATION
19CRUSOE WAS A VAGABOND
54SWANS
20ERIC DICKINSON: THE GARDEN
55H. S. REID: A DREAM
21B. EDWARDS
56E. RENDALL: EPITAPH
22THE MAN WHO HAS FORGOTTEN TIME
57D. L. SAYERS
23IN A CANOE (OXFORD)
58FOR PHAON
24RALPH W. W. FOX
59SYMPATHY
25LOVE WEEPING AMONG THE CROSSES
60VIALS FULL OF ODOURS
26ON HEARING THAT THE NAMES CARVED UPON AN OLD SCHOOL TABLE ARE TO BE REMOVED
61W. FORCE STEAD: THE VOICE IN THE NIGHT
27THE ENVIOUS POETS
62L. A. G. STRONG
28J. B. S. HALDANE: COMPLAINT OF THE BLASPHEMOUS BOMBERS AT BEIT AIESSA
63AT PUNNET'S TOWN
29C. R. S. HARRIS: SONNET
64DALLINGTON
30B. HIGGINS
65EENA-MENA-MINA-MO
31GALLIPOLI: AN EPITAPH
66D. A. E. WALLACE
32EVENTIDE
67IMPROMPTU IN MARCH
33H. J. HOPE
68IN NEW COLLEGE CLOISTERS
34THE PATROL
69THE BEGGAR-MAIDEN
35THE MONK'S FANCY
70J. L. WING: LOUIS ONZE
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