"The Ballad of Ensign Joy" by E. W. Hornung is a poem set during World War I that looks at love, bravery, and the cruel facts of war. Through Ensign Joy and the girl he loves, Ermyntrude, the story shows the feelings of young soldiers. Joy's playful attitude clashes with the war he's fighting in, and his letters home try to hide the terrible things he sees; his relationship with Ermyntrude is a reflection of the traditional values of the time. As the war goes on, Joy faces tough truths, leading to a moment where he must be courageous and sacrifice. In the end, the poem thinks about love and loss, remembering those who were left behind and how they coped with sadness and kept living.
The Ballad of Ensign Joy
By E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
In love and war, a young soldier's lighthearted spirit is tested by the brutal realities of the front lines, leading to a defining moment of sacrifice.
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About the AuthorErnest William Hornung was an English author and poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. Hornung was educated at Uppingham School; as a result of poor health he left the school in December 1883 to travel to Sydney, where he stayed for two years. He drew on his Australian experiences as a background when he began writing, initially short stories and later novels.
Ernest William Hornung was an English author and poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. Hornung was educated at Uppingham School; as a result of poor health he left the school in December 1883 to travel to Sydney, where he stayed for two years. He drew on his Australian experiences as a background when he began writing, initially short stories and later novels.
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