Poems From Punch, 1909-1920
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy W. Brooks Drayton Henderson
Length3h 50m
About this audiobook
This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. "Poems From Punch, 1909-1920" is a collection of literary works that forms a rich tapestry of themes, exploring the interplay between despair and creativity, the complexities of love, and the inevitability of change. At its heart is a playful reflection on the journey of a poet who transforms personal pessimism into witty, resonant verses, finding humor in life's darker moments. This theme of irony extends to a whimsical poem where the speaker humorously desires a less tumultuous form of love, highlighting the balance between longing and everyday life.
The dialogues between a middle-aged bachelor and his youthful beloved, Honoria, delve into aging and shifting attractions, where the speaker grapples with the passage of time and the wisdom it imparts. This reflection on life's transformations is mirrored in an evocative piece set near the River Cam, where the nostalgia of youth and academic life is juxtaposed against the encroaching backdrop of war, raising poignant questions about personal and collective identity.
"Dulce Domum" and "Cottage Garden Prayer" celebrate the reverence for nature and the echoes of ancient traditions. The former evokes the beauty of the countryside and the loss of divine presence, while the latter expresses gratitude for a garden's bounty, emphasizing the sacred relationship between humans and nature.
The collection poignantly captures the stark realities of war and the longing for peace. Through vivid imagery, the poems reflect on nostalgia, sacrifice, and the enduring hope for renewal amidst devastation, embodying the emotional weight of soldiers' experiences and their dreams of returning to a cherished, peaceful home.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry, Literary Classics
Length3 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1POEMS FROM PUNCH
26A February Trout-Fancy
2The School for Motley
27At Putney
3The Elder Song
28"Gambol"
4To the God of Love
29"The Little Foxes"
5The New Resistance
30To a Cuckoo, Heard on the Links
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6A Whine from a Wooer
31The First Game
7The Glad Good-bye
32Inland Golf
8Wintry Fires
33To an Unknown Deer
9The Fount of Inspiration
34Medalitis
10Time's Revenges
35My First Flight
11Chorus of the Months
36On Mixed Shooting
12To an Early Daffodil
37Southward
13The Despair of My Muse
38The Last Cock-Pheasant
14A Child of the Sun
39Labuntur Anni
15Herbs of Grace
40School
16Spring Cleaning
41"Commem."
17Lines to a Mudlark
42A Ramshackle Room
18Pagan Fancies
43Cambridge in Kharki
19Ballade of August
44Oxford Revisited
20Farewell to Summer
45Breaking-Up Song
21A Failure of Sympathy
46Metropolis
22To Santa Claus
47The Ideal Home
23In Winter
48Ghosts of Paper
24Sport
49The Desert Optimist
25Huntin' Weather
50To a Bank of England Pigeon
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