"Preludes 1921-1922" by John Drinkwater is a collection of poems from the early 1920s that explores the complexities of human emotion and connection. Through pieces like "David and Jonathan" and "The Maid of Naaman's Wife," Drinkwater uses classical and biblical stories to examine love, friendship, and loyalty. The poem "Lake Winter" paints a vivid picture of life's beauty and the relationships that enrich it. The poems explore the lasting power of love, struggles between honor and obligation, and the search for beauty in the world. Drinkwater invites readers to consider the true nature of their relationships through thoughtful and expressive verses.
Preludes 1921-1922
By John Drinkwater
Experience a journey through love, loyalty, and the beauty of human connection, told through timeless stories and heartfelt reflections in verse.
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About the AuthorJohn Drinkwater was an English poet and dramatist. He was known before World War I as one of the Dymock poets, and his poetry was included in all five volumes of Georgian Poetry. After World War I, he achieved fame as a playwright and became closely associated with Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
John Drinkwater was an English poet and dramatist. He was known before World War I as one of the Dymock poets, and his poetry was included in all five volumes of Georgian Poetry. After World War I, he achieved fame as a playwright and became closely associated with Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
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