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The Poetry of Robert Nichols Series

This series delves into the profound impact of wartime experiences on the human psyche through poetry and prose. It follows the life of a man whose work is shaped by the trauma of World War I, personal reflections, and intense emotion. The collection also explores his ventures into playwriting and novel writing, reflecting his tumultuous existence. These works blend authenticity, historical context, and artistic mastery.

The Poetry Of Robert Nichols - Volume 1: Ardours & Endurances
The Poetry Of Robert Nichols - Volume 2: A Faun's Holiday
The Poetry Of Robert Nichols - Volume 3: Poems & Phantasies

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  1. 1

    The Poetry Of Robert Nichols - Volume 1: Ardours & Endurances

    • 52 pages
    • 2 hours of reading
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    The life of Robert Malise Bowyer Nichols is marked by his experiences as a soldier and poet during World War I. Enlisting despite health issues, he served in significant battles before being invalided back to England due to shell shock. His poetry, shaped by personal reflection and vivid emotion, distinguishes him as a leading War Poet. Nichols also ventured into playwriting and novel writing, with notable works inspired by his tumultuous life. His later years included teaching in Tokyo and witnessing the rise of Hitler, culminating in his escape from occupied France before his death in 1944.

    The Poetry Of Robert Nichols - Volume 1: Ardours & Endurances
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    The Poetry Of Robert Nichols - Volume 2: A Faun's Holiday

    The life of Robert Malise Bowyer Nichols unfolds against the backdrop of World War I, where he served as an artillery officer before becoming a notable poet. His experiences, including battles and shell shock, deeply influenced his writing, leading to a rich body of work that captures the emotional toll of war. Nichols also ventured into playwriting and teaching, with significant periods spent in America and Japan. His later years were marked by personal struggles and a keen observation of historical events, culminating in his poignant poetry. "A Faun's Holiday" showcases his literary legacy.

    The Poetry Of Robert Nichols - Volume 2: A Faun's Holiday
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    The Poetry Of Robert Nichols - Volume 3: Poems & Phantasies

    The biography chronicles the life of Robert Malise Bowyer Nichols, a prominent War Poet born in 1893. Despite health issues, he enlisted in the military during World War I, experiencing the horrors of battles like Loos and the Somme, which deeply influenced his poetry. After the war, Nichols became an acclaimed writer and lecturer, producing plays and novels, and gaining recognition for his vivid depictions of war's emotional toll. His experiences in Europe and America shaped his work, culminating in a legacy that reflects the profound human suffering of his time.

    The Poetry Of Robert Nichols - Volume 3: Poems & Phantasies