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Title: Georgian poetry, 1920-22
Alternate Title: Georgian poetry, 1920-1922
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_Poetry
Credits: Produced by Clytie Siddall, Keren Vergon and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Georgian Poetry, 1920-22" edited by Sir Edward Marsh is an anthology of poetry that showcases the works of various poets from the Georgian era, written during the early 20th century. This collection reflects the diverse styles and themes characteristic of this literary movement, revealing the rich tapestry of English poetry between the two World Wars. The likely topic of the book centers on a celebration of nature, personal reflection, and the social issues of the time, encapsulating the emotional depth and artistic expression of its contributors. At the start of the anthology, the prefatory note reveals the editor's thoughts regarding the purpose and reception of the previous volumes in the series. Sir Edward Marsh addresses criticisms about his editorial choices and aims to clarify his intention of providing a platform for lesser-known poets with valuable works. He reminisces about the inception of the "Georgian Poetry" series, emphasizing the importance of discovering and showcasing poetic talent that may have otherwise been overlooked. The anthology features a table of contents listing contributions from several notable poets, setting the stage for an exploration of themes ranging from nature and love to introspection and the passage of time. This opening thus establishes both the editorial voice and the intention behind curating these poetic expressions, inviting readers to engage with the art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contributor: Abercrombie, Lascelles, 1881-1938
Contributor: Armstrong, Martin, 1882-1974
Contributor: Blunden, Edmund, 1896-1974
Contributor: Davies, W. H. (William Henry), 1871-1940
Contributor: De la Mare, Walter, 1873-1956
Contributor: Drinkwater, John, 1882-1937
Contributor: Freeman, John, 1880-1929
Contributor: Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson, 1878-1962
Contributor: Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
Contributor: Hughes, Richard, 1900-1976
Contributor: Kerr, William
Contributor: Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930
Contributor: Monro, Harold, 1879-1932
Contributor: Nichols, Robert, 1893-1944
Contributor: Pellow, J. D. C.
Contributor: Prewett, Frank, 1893-1962
Contributor: Quennell, Peter, 1905-1993
Contributor: Sackville-West, V. (Victoria), 1892-1962
Contributor: Shanks, Edward, 1892-1953
Contributor: Squire, John Collings, Sir, 1884-1958
Contributor: Young, Francis Brett, 1884-1954
Editor: Marsh, Edward Howard, Sir, 1872-1953
EBook No.: 9640
Published: Jan 1, 2006
Downloads: 635
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Georgian poetry, 1920-22
Alternate Title: Georgian poetry, 1920-1922
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_Poetry
Credits: Produced by Clytie Siddall, Keren Vergon and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Georgian Poetry, 1920-22" edited by Sir Edward Marsh is an anthology of poetry that showcases the works of various poets from the Georgian era, written during the early 20th century. This collection reflects the diverse styles and themes characteristic of this literary movement, revealing the rich tapestry of English poetry between the two World Wars. The likely topic of the book centers on a celebration of nature, personal reflection, and the social issues of the time, encapsulating the emotional depth and artistic expression of its contributors. At the start of the anthology, the prefatory note reveals the editor's thoughts regarding the purpose and reception of the previous volumes in the series. Sir Edward Marsh addresses criticisms about his editorial choices and aims to clarify his intention of providing a platform for lesser-known poets with valuable works. He reminisces about the inception of the "Georgian Poetry" series, emphasizing the importance of discovering and showcasing poetic talent that may have otherwise been overlooked. The anthology features a table of contents listing contributions from several notable poets, setting the stage for an exploration of themes ranging from nature and love to introspection and the passage of time. This opening thus establishes both the editorial voice and the intention behind curating these poetic expressions, inviting readers to engage with the art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contributor: Abercrombie, Lascelles, 1881-1938
Contributor: Armstrong, Martin, 1882-1974
Contributor: Blunden, Edmund, 1896-1974
Contributor: Davies, W. H. (William Henry), 1871-1940
Contributor: De la Mare, Walter, 1873-1956
Contributor: Drinkwater, John, 1882-1937
Contributor: Freeman, John, 1880-1929
Contributor: Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson, 1878-1962
Contributor: Graves, Robert, 1895-1985
Contributor: Hughes, Richard, 1900-1976
Contributor: Kerr, William
Contributor: Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930
Contributor: Monro, Harold, 1879-1932
Contributor: Nichols, Robert, 1893-1944
Contributor: Pellow, J. D. C.
Contributor: Prewett, Frank, 1893-1962
Contributor: Quennell, Peter, 1905-1993
Contributor: Sackville-West, V. (Victoria), 1892-1962
Contributor: Shanks, Edward, 1892-1953
Contributor: Squire, John Collings, Sir, 1884-1958
Contributor: Young, Francis Brett, 1884-1954
Editor: Marsh, Edward Howard, Sir, 1872-1953
EBook No.: 9640
Published: Jan 1, 2006
Downloads: 635
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.