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
26ON HEARING THAT THE NAMES CARVED UPON AN OLD SCHOOL TABLE ARE TO BE REMOVED
2T. H. W. ARMSTRONG
27THE ENVIOUS POETS
3HERITAGE
28J. B. S. HALDANE: COMPLAINT OF THE BLASPHEMOUS BOMBERS AT BEIT AIESSA
4WATCHING
29C. R. S. HARRIS: SONNET
5LONELINESS
30B. HIGGINS
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6P. BLOOMFIELD: TWILIGHT
31GALLIPOLI: AN EPITAPH
7VERA M. BRITTAIN: TO A V.C.
32EVENTIDE
8H. I. BURT: FROM THEIR DUST
33H. J. HOPE
9F. W. BUTLER-THWING
34THE PATROL
10THE TRAMP-SHIP
35THE MONK'S FANCY
11PILOT AND CLOUDS
36AN ALPINE PICTURE
12E. P. CHASE
37G. H. JOHNSTONE: OXFORD IN MAY
13SEVEN MISTS
38C. H. B. KITCHIN
14I am clothed with furtive light
39SOMME FILM, 1916
15W. R. CHILDE: LES HALLUCINÉS
40ESCHATOLOGICAL SONNET
16E. A. C. CLARKE: FLOWERS
41EPILOGUE
17L. M. COOPER
42Ruler of infinite austerity
18LINES FOR A FLYLEAF OF HERODOTUS
43JOHN LANGDON-DAVIES: QUITS!
19CRUSOE WAS A VAGABOND
44P. H. B. LYON
20ERIC DICKINSON: THE GARDEN
45THE SECRET PLAYROOM
21B. EDWARDS
46THE SONG OF STRENGTH
22THE MAN WHO HAS FORGOTTEN TIME
47THE DESERTED GARDEN
23IN A CANOE (OXFORD)
48G. A. MOSTYN: LES MISÉRABLES
24RALPH W. W. FOX
49A. S. MOTT: UMBRA
25LOVE WEEPING AMONG THE CROSSES
50K. MOUNSEY: TO A LITTLE HOUSE IN OXFORD
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