"War's Embers, and Other Verses" by Ivor Gurney is a collection of poetry that paints a powerful picture of life during and after World War I. This book captures the feelings of soldiers and regular people as they dealt with loss and tried to make sense of the destruction around them, with a focus on the beauty of England, especially the Severn and Gloucester areas. The poems cover different ideas, like longing for the peace of the countryside, the strong friendships between soldiers, the pain of injuries both on the body and in the mind, and finding comfort in art and nature. Gurney's words create strong images and feelings, often setting the calm beauty of the English countryside against the terrible realities of war. Poems explore feelings of hope and sadness, showing the differences between life at war and the simple life back home, inviting readers to deeply consider war, memories, and how people can stay strong when faced with suffering.
War's Embers, and Other Verses
By Ivor Gurney
Amidst the devastation of war, find beauty, brotherhood, and the enduring echoes of home in verses that capture both hope and despair.
Summary
About the AuthorIvor Bertie Gurney was an English poet and composer, particularly of songs. He was born and raised in Gloucester. He suffered from bipolar disorder through much of his life and spent his last 15 years in psychiatric hospitals. Critical evaluation of Gurney has been complicated by this, and also by the need to assess both his poetry and his music. Gurney himself thought of music as his true vocation: "The brighter visions brought music; the fainter verse".
Ivor Bertie Gurney was an English poet and composer, particularly of songs. He was born and raised in Gloucester. He suffered from bipolar disorder through much of his life and spent his last 15 years in psychiatric hospitals. Critical evaluation of Gurney has been complicated by this, and also by the need to assess both his poetry and his music. Gurney himself thought of music as his true vocation: "The brighter visions brought music; the fainter verse".
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