Votive Tablets: Studies Chiefly Appreciative of English Authors and Books
- 376 pages
- 14 hours of reading
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Edmund Blunden was a poet, critic, and author, with his poetic output being his most celebrated contribution. His early experiences during the First World War, serving on the Western Front, profoundly shaped his work, which often explores themes of war, memory, and nature with lyrical sensitivity. Blunden's style is characterized by its classical form and a strong sense of detail, frequently turning to the English countryside as a source of solace and inspiration. His extensive critical work also illuminates the writings of other poets, contributing to his generation's literary legacy.
Undertones of War
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
An autobiography of the distinguished poet Edmund Blunden. It records his experiences as an infantry subaltern in France and Flanders. It tells of the heroism and despair found among the officers. It shows how he found hope in the natural landscape. schovat popis
An anthology of the poetry of World War I, this collection is more concerned with the War than with poetry, and as such it is a book with a theme. There are 72 poets represented here - including Wilfred Owen - of whom 21 died in action. Many of the poems have notes and introductions.