Project Gutenberg 1995-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 1056 Brooke, Rupert 1887 1915 Woodberry, George Edward 1855 1930 Lavington, Margaret The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke Produced by A. Light, Linda Bowser, Rick Niles, and David Widger "The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke" by Rupert Brooke is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century, showcasing the work of a young British poet whose life was tragically cut short during World War I. The collection reflects Brooke's vivid emotions and rich sensibilities, presenting themes of love, nature, mortality, and the quest for meaning in life. His poetry is characterized by a freshness that resonates with the intensity of youth as well as a thoughtful engagement with existential questions. The opening of the collection introduces Brooke’s vibrant personality through his early poems, portraying a deep appreciation for life and its fleeting pleasures. In the initial pieces, the themes of love and beauty intermingle with a keen awareness of mortality, suggesting a conflict between the joy of living and the inevitability of death. Furthermore, the introduction highlights Brooke's vivid sensory language and unique insights, positioning him as a vital voice in early 20th-century poetry. The initial poems, such as "The Great Lover," celebrate the simple yet profound experiences of life while also hinting at deeper existential reflections, setting the tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry Poets, English -- 20th century -- Biography Brooke, Rupert, 1887-1915 PR Text Poetry Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 208117 2025-08-01T04:51:34.460294 text/html 209026 2013-01-30T12:14:30 text/html; charset=us-ascii 72472 2013-01-30T12:14:30 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 155105 2025-08-01T04:51:42.331227 application/epub+zip 158529 2025-08-01T04:51:37.406273 application/epub+zip 140483 2025-08-01T04:51:36.144272 application/epub+zip 331363 2025-08-01T04:51:45.560229 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308990 2025-08-01T04:51:41.532258 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 280562 2022-09-01T05:06:15.614172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 176932 2025-08-01T04:51:33.937265 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 176688 2008-07-13T12:13:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 69022 2008-07-13T12:13:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19812 2025-08-01T04:51:45.809218 application/rdf+xml 13869 2025-08-01T04:51:36.736264 image/jpeg 3333 2025-08-01T04:51:36.416253 image/jpeg 147822 2025-08-01T04:51:34.477274 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia