Two Fishers, and Other Poems

"Two Fishers, and Other Poems" by Herbert E. Palmer is a compilation of early 20th-century poetry shaped by the experiences of World War I, where the poems capture the stark contrast between serene English landscapes and the emotional devastation caused by human conflict. Themes of friendship and nature intertwine as the narrator and his friend Charley remember their past fishing trips, holding out for hope of peace after the war. The anthology examines loss, the resilience of camaraderie, and the shared human spirit tested by adversity. The author evokes the hope of a future of peace, healing, and simpler times, as the world struggles with themes of life, death, and scars left by conflict.