The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke

"The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke" by Rupert Brooke is a compilation of poems from the beginning of the 1900s, that shows the talent of a young British poet who sadly died too soon during the first World War. The poems display Brooke's powerful feelings and sensitivities, with topics about love, the environment, death, and the search for purpose in life. His poetry has a freshness that connects to the passion of youth, along with his thoughtful way of dealing with life questions. The beginning of the collection introduces Brooke’s energetic personality by using samples of his early poems, portraying a deep love for life and its quick pleasures. Themes of love and beauty mix with a strong understanding of death, implying a conflict between the happiness of living and the fact that death is unavoidable. Brooke's descriptive language and interesting ideas establish him as an important voice in the early 1900s poetry scene. Early poems, like "The Great Lover" celebrate life’s simple yet important experiences while hinting at more thoughtful thoughts, setting the tone for the whole collection.