description: The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke is a comprehensive collection of the works of the renowned English poet, Rupert Brooke. The book features a wide range of Brooke's poems, including his famous war sonnets, as well as his earlier works which reflect his love of nature and his romanticism. The collection also includes some of Brooke's lesser-known pieces, giving readers a glimpse into the full scope of his poetic talent. The poems are presented in chronological order, allowing readers to trace the evolution of Brooke's style and themes over time. The book is a must-read for lovers of poetry and those interested in the literary and cultural history of early 20th century England.1915. And a biographical note by Margaret Lavington. A collection of verse from the English poet, who at the outbreak of World War I joined the Royal Naval Division, served at Antwerp, and was in the Dardanelles expedition when he died of blood poisoning at the island of Skiros. Handsome and athletic, Brooke was also charming, intellectual, and witty, and was universally sought in society. His early fame and tragic death have made him an almost legendary figure and he is remembered as the War Poet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke
titlecomplete: The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke
genres: Poetry, Classics, Biography, British Literature, Nonfiction, War, Literature, 20th Century
ratings_count: 363
publisher: Kessinger Publishing