"The Young Guard" by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung is a powerful collection of early 20th-century poems that captures the raw emotion and harsh reality of World War I. It explores the courage, suffering, and ultimate sacrifices of young soldiers amidst the chaos of battle. Through poems like "Last Post" and "The Ballad of Ensign Joy," it weaves stories of bravery and loss, reflecting on the profound impact of war on both soldiers and those waiting anxiously at home. It paints a vivid picture of a generation grappling with duty, honor, and the heartbreaking consequences of war, resonating with both the individual experiences and the shared grief of the time.
The Young Guard
By E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
In the heart of World War I, verses echo the valor and despair of youth consumed by conflict.
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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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