The Great War in Verse and Prose
Portraits of Conflict: A Literary Tapestry of WWI Emotions and PerspectivesBy Gilbert Murray, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edmund Gosse, Theodore Roosevelt, Rudyard Kipling, Bliss Carman, Woodrow Wilson, Henri Louis Bergson, Henry John Cody
Length4h 5m
About this audiobook
The anthology, 'The Great War in Verse and Prose,' brings together an expansive array of literary pieces that traverse the extraordinary landscape of World War I through poetry and prose. The titular pieces explore the chaos and resilience etched in human hearts during times of conflict, showcasing a tapestry of themes from courage and sacrifice to loss and legacy. The mix of literary styles'Äîfrom poignant prose to metaphor-laden poetry'Äîinvites readers into the myriad ways art sought to capture the reality of the Great War. Noteworthy entries, among them riveting reflections on the war's transformative impact, enrich this collection with emotional depth and profound insight. In assembling such a distinct cadre of voices as Gilbert Murray, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Edmund Gosse, the anthology reflects the era's diverse ideological spectrum and cultural milieu. Authors range from celebrated poets like Rudyard Kipling and Bliss Carman to notable political figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, each contributing uniquely to the narrative fabric. Their varied perspectives encapsulate the intersections of literary endeavor with socio-political consciousness, offering readers a dynamic lens on an epoch shaped by unprecedented historical upheaval. This carefully curated anthology is an indispensable resource for readers eager to engage with World War I's profound human stories through a mosaic of distinguished voices. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the resonant reflections and vivid imaginations of its contributors, affording a holistic educational experience. Readers are invited to explore the thematic richness and stylistic diversity within this volume, fostering a greater understanding of the multifaceted dialogues that emanate from a seminal time in history.
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GenrePoetry
Length4 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 24, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1"FOR ALL WE HAVE AND ARE"
54I HAVE A RENDEZVOUS WITH DEATH
2LORD KITCHENER'S INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BRITISH SOLDIER
55IN MEMORIAM
3PRO PATRIA
56GUNS OF VERDUN
4STATEMENT BY LORD KITCHENER
57VERDUN
5BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND MORNING
58FOR THE FALLEN
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6THE VIGIL
59IN FLANDERS FIELDS
7THE HOUR
60THE ANXIOUS DEAD
8OFF HELIGOLAND
61EXTRACT FROM SPEECH OF RT. HON. DAVID LLOYD GEORGE ON BECOMING PREMIER
9A CALL TO ARMS
62SUBALTERNS
10AUSTRALIA TO ENGLAND
63THE SEARCHLIGHTS
11EXTRACT FROM SPEECH OF RT. HON. WINSTON CHURCHILL
64THE SEA IS HIS
12WHAT OF THE FIGHT?
65VOLUNTEER
13THE MAN OF THE MARNE
66EXTRACT FROM PRESIDENT WILSON'S MESSAGE TO CONGRESS
14COPY OF TELEGRAM FROM KING ALBERT TO KING GEORGE AFTER THE BATTLE OF THE MARNE
67FROM "VIMY RIDGE"
15INDIA TO ENGLAND
68THE SILENT TOAST
16"A SCRAP OF PAPER"
69PROSPICE
17THE TRIBUTE
70THE OUTER GUARD
18EXTRACT FROM SPEECH OF LORD KITCHENER AT THE GUILDHALL
71SMALL CRAFT
19THE KAISER
72EXTRACT FROM SPEECH OF RT. HON. A. J. BALFOUR IN TORONTO
20EXTRACT FROM DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS
73THE SPIRES OF OXFORD
21THE CANADIAN
74EXTRACT FROM SPEECH OF MONSIEUR VIVIANI IN OTTAWA
22TO BELGIUM IN EXILE
75THE NAME OF FRANCE
23A CHANT OF LOVE FOR ENGLAND
76EXTRACT FROM A SPEECH OF MARSHAL JOFFRE IN MONTREAL
24"CANADIANS—CANADIANS—THAT'S ALL!"
77FOR THE MEN AT THE FRONT
25FROM "A CANADIAN TWILIGHT"
78WHAT HAS BRITAIN DONE?
26WE WERE MEN OF THE FURROW
79EXTRACT FROM SPEECH OF RT. HON. DAVID LLOYD GEORGE
27DEVON MEN
80WHAT HAS ENGLAND DONE?
28CHALK AND FLINT
81IN THE MORNING
29A GRAVE IN FLANDERS
82ORDER TO THE CANADIAN ARMY CORPS
30INTO BATTLE
83THE SOUL OF A NATION
31CHRIST IN FLANDERS
84THE LIVING LINE
32THE BLIND MAN AND HIS SON
85AN HISTORIC ORDER
33EXTRACT FROM "THE WAR AND THE SOUL"
86THE GUNS IN SUSSEX
34THE GUARDS CAME THROUGH
87TO A SOLDIER IN HOSPITAL
35RED POPPIES IN THE CORN
88SPEECH DELIVERED BY LIEUT.-GEN. SIR A. W. CURRIE IN LONDON BEFORE AUGUST OFFENSIVE, 1918
36EXTRACT FROM LECTURE "HOW WE STAND NOW"
89THE AIR MEN
37LUSITANIA
90EXTRACTS FROM SPEECH
38THE WHITE SHIPS AND THE RED
91KING GEORGE'S MESSAGE TO THE NAVY
39EXTRACT FROM SPEECH AT THE GUILDHALL, LONDON, ENGLAND
92SKY SIGNS
40THE RED CROSS NURSE
93ORDER TO THE CANADIANS AFTER THE CAPTURE OF MONS
41EDITH CAVELL
94TRIBUTE
42THE SOLDIER
95ON THE NAVY
43EXTRACT FROM "THE MEANING OF WAR"
96THE DEBT UNPAYABLE
44TO OUR DEAD
97KING GEORGE IN PARIS
45THE DEAD
98BRITAIN'S DAY
46IN A BELGIAN GARDEN
99GIFTS FROM THE DEAD
47". . . . . THAT HAVE NO DOUBTS"
100THE WOMAN'S TOLL
48ON THE RUE DU BOIS
101PILGRIMS
49EXTRACT FROM "FEAR GOD AND TAKE YOUR OWN PART"
102EPITAPHS FOR THE SLAIN
50TO THE MEMORY OF FIELD-MARSHAL EARL KITCHENER
103EXTRACT FROM FIELD-MARSHAL SIR DOUGLAS HAIG'S OFFICIAL REPORT
51KITCHENER OF KHARTOUM
104PRESIDENT POINCARÉ AT THE OPENING OF THE PARIS PEACE CONFERENCE
52KITCHENER'S MARCH
105FOOTNOTES:
53THE CROWN OF EMPIRE
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