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LoC No.: 19013663
Title: War's Embers, and Other Verses
Credits:
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "War's Embers, and Other Verses" by Ivor Gurney is a collection of poetry written in the aftermath of World War I, published in the early 20th century. This poignant volume encapsulates the experiences and emotions of soldiers and civilians alike during a time marked by profound loss and the search for meaning amidst the devastation of war. Gurney’s verses reflect not only the horrors of battle but also the enduring beauty of life and memory, drawing heavily on his connections to the landscapes of England, particularly the Severn and the Gloucester region. The collection encompasses a range of themes, including nostalgia for peaceful rural life, the bonds of friendship among soldiers, the experiences of wounds both physical and emotional, and the quest for solace in art and nature. Gurney's poems convey vivid imagery and deep emotions, often juxtaposing the serene beauty of the English countryside with the harsh realities faced in the trenches. Works like "The Volunteer" and "The Day of Victory" express hope and despair, exploring the contrasts between wartime experiences and the simplicity of home life. Through Gurney's evocative language, readers are treated to an intimate look at the nature of war, memory, and human resilience in the face of suffering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gurney, Ivor, 1890-1937
EBook No.: 63882
Published: Nov 26, 2020
Downloads: 106
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 19013663
Title: War's Embers, and Other Verses
Credits:
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "War's Embers, and Other Verses" by Ivor Gurney is a collection of poetry written in the aftermath of World War I, published in the early 20th century. This poignant volume encapsulates the experiences and emotions of soldiers and civilians alike during a time marked by profound loss and the search for meaning amidst the devastation of war. Gurney’s verses reflect not only the horrors of battle but also the enduring beauty of life and memory, drawing heavily on his connections to the landscapes of England, particularly the Severn and the Gloucester region. The collection encompasses a range of themes, including nostalgia for peaceful rural life, the bonds of friendship among soldiers, the experiences of wounds both physical and emotional, and the quest for solace in art and nature. Gurney's poems convey vivid imagery and deep emotions, often juxtaposing the serene beauty of the English countryside with the harsh realities faced in the trenches. Works like "The Volunteer" and "The Day of Victory" express hope and despair, exploring the contrasts between wartime experiences and the simplicity of home life. Through Gurney's evocative language, readers are treated to an intimate look at the nature of war, memory, and human resilience in the face of suffering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Gurney, Ivor, 1890-1937
EBook No.: 63882
Published: Nov 26, 2020
Downloads: 106
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.