"Poems, 1914-1919" by Maurice Baring is a poetic exploration of love, loss, and nature's beauty set against the backdrop of World War I. This collection resonates with deep emotions born from remembrance and the harsh realities of war. The poems, marked by rich imagery and lyrical grace, pay tribute to fallen friends, such as Captain Lord Lucas in "In Memoriam A.H." and the valiant Julian Grenfell. Baring invokes classical themes of heroism and sacrifice, as showcased in "Icarus" and "Epitaph," interweaving personal war anguish with timeless human experiences, offering a glimpse into a generation profoundly shaped by conflict through vivid landscapes and cultural echoes.
Poems, 1914-1919
By Maurice Baring
In the face of war, a poet immortalizes love, loss, and the courage of fallen friends through timeless verse.
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About the AuthorMaurice Baring was an English man of letters, known as a dramatist, poet, novelist, translator and essayist, and also as a travel writer and war correspondent, with particular knowledge of Russia. During World War I, Baring served in the Intelligence Corps and Royal Air Force.
Maurice Baring was an English man of letters, known as a dramatist, poet, novelist, translator and essayist, and also as a travel writer and war correspondent, with particular knowledge of Russia. During World War I, Baring served in the Intelligence Corps and Royal Air Force.
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