"Poems" by Alan Seeger is a collection of early 20th-century poetry embodying a young American author's experiences and inspirations. The work deeply expresses Seeger's love for beauty along with his devotion to romance and courageous deeds, which ended in his death during World War I. The collection perhaps touches on ideas of the outdoors, affection, grief, and the less discussed truth of conflicts. The beginning paints a picture of Seeger's story, showing the events of his childhood that molded his views as a poet. It talks about exciting events from his youth, a love for beauty, and a yearning for adventures, setting the foundation for his poems. Also, an introduction by William Archer gives an explanation of Seeger's personality as a loyal romantic who enlisted in WWI to support France. This first look highlights the emotional and genuine intentions behind Seeger's poetry, making sure readers understand the intense soul felt by his poems.
Poems
By Alan Seeger
Experience a collection of poetry from a passionate romantic, who abandoned dreams of adventure and love for the horrors of war.
Summary
About the AuthorAlan Seeger was an American war poet who fought and died in World War I during the Battle of the Somme, serving in the French Foreign Legion. Seeger was the brother of Elizabeth Seeger, a children's author and educator, and Charles Seeger, a noted American pacifist and musicologist; he was also the uncle of folk musicians Pete Seeger, Peggy Seeger, and Mike Seeger. He is lauded for the poem "I Have a Rendezvous with Death", a favorite of President John F. Kennedy. A statue representing him is on the monument in the Place des États-Unis, Paris, honoring those American citizens who volunteered to fight for the Third French Republic while their country was still neutral and lost their lives during the war. Seeger is sometimes called the "American Rupert Brooke".
Alan Seeger was an American war poet who fought and died in World War I during the Battle of the Somme, serving in the French Foreign Legion. Seeger was the brother of Elizabeth Seeger, a children's author and educator, and Charles Seeger, a noted American pacifist and musicologist; he was also the uncle of folk musicians Pete Seeger, Peggy Seeger, and Mike Seeger. He is lauded for the poem "I Have a Rendezvous with Death", a favorite of President John F. Kennedy. A statue representing him is on the monument in the Place des États-Unis, Paris, honoring those American citizens who volunteered to fight for the Third French Republic while their country was still neutral and lost their lives during the war. Seeger is sometimes called the "American Rupert Brooke".
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