"Severn & Somme" by Ivor Gurney is poetry written during World War I that expresses the emotional journey of a soldier. As a member of the Gloucestershire Regiment, Gurney uses his poetry to show his time in the war and his desire to be home, focusing on themes of beauty, loss, and the impact of war on people. This collection honors fellow soldiers and showcases the emotional challenges of a WWI soldier. The poems share Gurney's memories of Gloucestershire and the harsh realities of the trenches, highlighting the differences between the beauty of Severn and fighting in the Somme. Gurney captures the pain of war while celebrating his connection to home, using themes such as friendship, nature, and thoughts on death. The collection reveals a soldier’s contrasting experiences: fighting in the war while longing for home, reflecting both the horror of conflict and the comfort found in nature and memories.
Severn & Somme
By Ivor Gurney
Amidst the chaos of war, find solace in verses that echo with the ache of loss and the enduring beauty of home.
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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