Project Gutenberg 2014-10-18 Public domain in the USA. 224 Graves, Robert 1895 1985 Ranke-Graves, Robert von Doyle, John Graves, Robert von Ranke Over the Brazier Produced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Over the Brazier" by Robert Graves is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of the First World War. The poems reflect on themes of war, nature, and personal introspection, showcasing Graves's poignant and vivid imagery. The work captures the complexities of life during and after the war, as the poet grapples with the aftermath of conflict. The collection opens with a nostalgic reflection on envisioned peaceful life post-war, contrasted with the disillusionment faced by Graves and his peers. Each poem conveys varied moods, from the innocence of youth and nostalgia in "The Poet in the Nursery" to the darker, harrowing realities of war found in "The Dying Knight and the Fauns" and "The Morning Before the Battle." The recurring motif of longing for peace amidst chaos underscores the collection, highlighting the emotional turmoil and uncertainty of a generation deeply affected by war. Ultimately, "Over the Brazier" serves as a powerful testament to both the beauty and tragedy of human experience during a tumultuous era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry English poetry -- 20th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 70742 2025-08-19T05:15:04.551241 text/html 51877 2024-10-24T11:41:24 text/html 135391 2025-08-19T05:15:07.007267 application/epub+zip 133306 2025-08-19T05:15:05.025241 application/epub+zip 80609 2025-08-19T05:15:04.769233 application/epub+zip 189087 2025-08-19T05:15:08.622248 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167094 2025-08-19T05:15:06.749237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114501 2022-09-21T12:06:44.369248 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 44609 2025-08-19T05:15:04.240231 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24781 2024-10-24T11:41:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16439 2025-08-19T05:15:08.751215 application/rdf+xml 21887 2025-08-19T05:15:04.842245 image/jpeg 3133 2025-08-19T05:15:04.804255 image/jpeg 144392 2025-08-19T05:15:04.559245 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