cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjpbw.2
title: The Hydra: November 1917

description: Continues report on the Boys' Training Club / the Field Club.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjqaj.1
title: Song
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiankyu.2
title: The Adventure
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianlk7.1
title: Sunrise

description: Drafted in France in early May 1917, revised January-February 1918. This is no. 140 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianoj1.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page shows a draft correspondence to the O.C. of A company requesting men to supply a maintenance party working on a 'Railway Trench'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiantqw.1
title: It was a navy boy, so prim, so trim

description: This is no. 67 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianx4g.2
title: The Hydra: November 1917

description: Advertisements for Edinburgh purveyors of oatcakes and glasses / regimental ashtrays.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianx8l.2
title: War Diary: Tuesday October 3rd.

description: Describes 'Britannic's' sailing and anchoring at Lemnos / visiting the island / Rupert Brooke and Vera Brittain's first hearing of the '1914' Sonnets.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiany8c.2
title: The Hydra: 7th July 1917

description: Advertisements for Edinburgh purveyors of boots and photographic equiptment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian14t.1
title: Perseus

description: Begun in France, probably in 1915. Later drafts were made in July 1917 at Craiglockhart, and work probably continued in May 1918 at Ripon. This is no. 82 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2a5y.2
title: War Diary: Monday September 27th.

description: Describes reactions to news of the Battle of Loos / Vera Brittain's concern for Roland Leighton and his mother.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2aj6.2
title: April in the Salient

description: Manuscript of an unpublished poem in Edmund Blunden's hand. On the back of the paper Blunden has written 'Summer term 1917'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2av4.2
title: The Hydra: November 1917

description: Begins the 'Ballads of France' with 'The Red Chateau at Courcelette' / 'Any Private to Any Private'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2bz9.2
title: Its a Queer Time

description: Although this poem is dated 27th September 1915, Graves later stated that he wrote "It's a Queer Time" whilst he was at his regimental depot in Wrexham, some weeks before he had left for France. Although this poem is dated 27th September 1916, Graves later stated that he wrote "It's a Queer Time" whilst he was at his regimental depot in Wrexham, some weeks before he had left for France on May 12th May 1916. Indeed the date on the manuscript of 27th September 1915 is suspect as Graves was engaged in the Battle of Loos from the 25th September until the 3rd October.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2e7i.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII Notes) final manuscript draft

description: A final manuscript draft of the Notes to Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2gl3.2
title: The Hydra: 7th July 1917

description: Concludes short story entitled 'Mike' / poem entitled 'A Shattered Hope' by 'Synjin'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2suk.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page shows a list of items handed over to the 14th Hampshires.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2y4g.1
title: A New Heaven

description: Probably written at Witley. One MS gives September 1916 as the date. This is no. 72 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian613a.2
title: The Hydra: 7th July 1917

description: Concludes Chapter X and begins Chapter XI of 'Chronicles of a V. O. S. (Very Old Subaltern)' by 'Jack Point'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian616w.2
title: The Legion
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6622.2
title: The Hydra: November 1917

description: Concludes editorial and contains poem entitled 'Reciprocity' by John Drinkwater / begins story entitled 'Arras and Captain Satan' by John Carmont.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6bon.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page contains operation orders.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6es1.1
title: Elegy in April and September

description: This MS is listed as BL21 146 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'. Begun in April-May 1918 at Ripon, continued in France in September 1918. This is no. 173 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ix2.2
title: The Dead Fox Hunter

description: The date at the top is likely to have been crossed out as Graves did not want the date published. For Captain Samson's part in the Battle of Loos see 'Goodbye to All That' and Graves' letter to Marsh, 8 July 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6qf9.2
title: The Hydra: 7th July 1917

description: Short story entitled 'The Apparition' by 'Luni'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6s9m.1
title: Sunrise

description: Drafted in France in early May 1917, revised January-February 1918. This is no. 140 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6vfd.2
title: War Diary: Sunday September 24th.

description: Describes exploring hospital ship 'Britannic' / destination Malta via Mudros / feeling upon watching England disappear.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6vnf.2
title: The Hydra: November 1917

description: 'Whole Existence' by 'R.'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian83bg.2
title: The Hydra: 7th July 1917

description: Concludes Chapter XI of 'Chronicles of a V. O. S. (Very Old Subaltern)' by 'Jack Point' / notice to officers.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian84fi.2
title: The Hydra: 7th July 1917

description: Contains advertisement for Edingburgh purveyors of cigarettes / 'Advertisers' Plan'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8g9x.1
title: Elegy in April and September

description: Begun in April-May 1918 at Ripon, continued in France in September 1918. This is no. 173 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8nfj.2
title: War Diary: Sunday September 24th.

description: Describes exploring hospital ship 'Britannic' / destination Malta via Mudros / feeling upon watching England disappear.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8nna.2
title: The Hydra: November 1917

description: Continues story entitled 'Arras and Captain Satan' by John Carmont.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8qoc.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page contains a draft correspondence to the O.C.s of A, B, C and D companies with details and directions for an advanced party.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8r3u.2
title: The Hydra: 7th July 1917

description: Continues from previous issues Chapter X of 'Chronicles of a V. O. S. (Very Old Subaltern)' by 'Jack Point'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8rr8.2
title: 1915
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8xxr.2
title: The Dead Fox Hunter

description: For Captain Samson's part in the Battle of Loos see 'Goodbye to All That' and Graves' letter to Marsh, 8 July 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand27m.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page contains a work report for the 11th Royal Sussex from 3/1/1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand3sf.1
title: Elegy in April and September

description: Begun in April-May 1918 at Ripon, continued in France in September 1918. This is no. 173 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand77n.2
title: War Diary: Monday September 27th.

description: Describes reactions to news of the Battle of Loos / Vera Brittain's concern for Roland Leighton and his mother.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand7ib.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page contains a draft correspondence to the O.C.s  of B, C and D companies with instructions and a drawing related to wire repairs.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandff3.2
title: The Hydra: November 1917

description: Photographs entitled 'Our Commanding Officers' / Editorial calling for submissions and defining purpose of 'The Hydra'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandhd2.1
title: Reunion

description: Drafted in June-July 1917 at Craiglockhart, revised there in October-November 1917 or at Scarborough in November 1917-January 1918. This is no. 132 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandjji.2
title: War Diary: Monday September 27th.

description: Describes reactions to news of the Battle of Loos / Vera Brittain's concern for Roland Leighton and his mother.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandlhk.2
title: The Hydra: 7th July 1917

description: Includes a review of recent concerts.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiands2k.1
title: The Ballad of Lady Yolande

description: This is no. 84 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandvaj.2
title: In War

description: Pencil draft.  Includes the first two stanzas of 'In War'.  Included with letter to Gordon Bottomley, discussing Isaac Rosenberg's pleasure at receiving praise from Bottomley for his poems / having read various poems and plays by Bottomley / Rosenberg's idea of writing a play entitled 'Adam and Lilith' / asks Bottomley to write again if he can.  Includes sketch of 'The Troop Ship'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianguo.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page contains operations orders.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj2dq.2
title: Big Words

description: Graves's note in his library copy of "Over the Brazier"(1920) states:"written in July 1915[.] The postscript added after Loos" Concerning ll. 18-1 and ll.21-22 see letter to Marsh, "St David's Day"" [1 March] 1916, responding to his suggestions for ""Over the Brazier""
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj3ad.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Discusses Isaac Rosenberg's pleasure at receiving praise from Bottomley for his poems / having read various poems and plays by Bottomley / Rosenberg's idea of writing a play entitled 'Adam and Lilith' / asks Bottomley to write again if he can.  Includes two stanzas of 'In War', a sketch of 'The Troop Ship' and a pencil draft of 'Break of Day in the Trenches.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj5f7.2
title: The Hydra: November 1917

description: Continues story entitled 'Arras and Captain Satan' by John Carmont.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj675.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page contains a draft report for a rocket test dated 3/1/1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjc7p.2
title: War Diary: Sunday September 24th.

description: Describes exploring hospital ship 'Britannic' / destination Malta via Mudros / feeling upon watching England disappear.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjcii.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page contains a work report for the 11th Royal Sussex from 2/1/1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjkde.1
title: Perseus

description: Begun in France, probably in 1915. Later drafts were made in July 1917 at Craiglockhart, and work probably continued in May 1918 at Ripon. This is no. 82 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjot4.2
title: War Diary: Thursday October 7th.

description: Discusses the difficulty of waiting to hear for news of Roland Leighton and of the war in general / Mrs. Brittain's concerns over Vera Brittain rushing into an engagement / the situation in the Balkans and in Greece and the prospect of a the scope of the war widening.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjrj9.2
title: War Diary: Monday September 27th.

description: Describes reactions to news of the Battle of Loos / Vera Brittain's concern for Roland Leighton and his mother.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjuhr.2
title: The Hydra: 7th July 1917

description: Includes photographic notes / lists departures, arrivals and transfers from the hospital.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjx58.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII Notes) final manuscript draft

description: A final manuscript draft of the Notes to Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiano55.2
title: War Diary: Sunday September 24th.

description: Describes exploring hospital ship 'Britannic' / destination Malta via Mudros / feeling upon watching England disappear.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianovz.2
title: The Hydra: November 1917

description: Illustrated cover of 'The Hydra' for November 1917 showing a 'Hydra' attacking a soldier, flanked by two nurses / advertisement for Edinburgh purveyors of military coats.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianqzi.2
title: It's a Queer Time

description: Although this poem is dated 27th September 1915, Graves later stated that he wrote "It's a Queer Time" whilst he was at his regimental depot in Wrexham, some weeks before he had left for France. Indeed the date on the manuscript of 27th September 1915 is suspect as Graves was engaged in the Battle of Loos from the 25th September until the 3rd October.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianzmd.2
title: The Hydra: 7th July 1917

description: Continues short story entitled 'The Apparition' by 'Luni' / begins short story entitled 'Mike'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian221t.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page contains a draft correspondence prepared by Edmund but signed by Lt. Col. G. H. Harrison with various requests and reports related to the 11th Royal Sussex, dated 7/1/1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2255.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII Notes) final manuscript draft

description: A final manuscript draft of the Notes to Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian22gk.2
title: The Hydra: 7th July 1917

description: Advertisement for Edinburgh purveyors of sporting equipment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian27ji.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) carbon copy of the 1935 typescript

description: Carbon of the 1935 Typescript of the text of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII). This copy has been marked for the printers and apparently has been used for setting up as it is marked off for the galley proofs. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian27mu.2
title: The Hydra: 9th June 1917

description: Advertisement for Edinburgh purveyors of sporting goods.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2der.2
title: To My Brother

description: Typescript of poem published in 'Poems of the War and After' (1934).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2epd.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page shows a note written and signed by someone other than Blunden.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2h35.2
title: A Pinch of Salt
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2spa.2
title: May Morning

description: Typescript of poem published in 'Poems of the War and After' (1934)" Versions also published in 'St. Monica's School Notes', 1915-1916 on 16 March 1916, 'Verses of a V.A.D.' (1918), and in 'Oxford Magazine' on 5 May 1916.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2tkb.2
title: Pozieres

description: Pencil draft of poem included with letter to Gordon Bottomley.  Thanks Bottomley for having sent on a copy of his book / discusses the theatre's influence on poetry and W. B. Yeats / describes current activities in France / promises to send on a drawing of Adam and Eve when he is next home, or to have a family member do it for him.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2wbi.2
title: The Last Post
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2z3n.1
title: Insensibility

description: Drafted in October-November 1917 at Craiglockhart or in November 1917-January 1918 at Scarborough. Possibly revised at Ripon in April 1918. This is no. 147 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian63m.2
title: Goliath and David
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian64na.1
title: Mental Cases

description: Drafted in May 1918 at Ripon and revised in July 1918 at Scarborough. This is no. 163 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian65q8.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) carbon copy of the 1935 typescript

description: Carbon of the 1935 Typescript of the text of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII). This copy has been marked for the printers and apparently has been used for setting up as it is marked off for the galley proofs. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6biw.2
title: War Diary: Thursday September 3rd.

description: Describes the Kaiser's birthday / the proximity of the German Army to Paris / Edward Brittain's dismay over his father's refusal to allow his enlistment / Vera and Mrs. Brittain's efforts to persuade their father on Edward's behalf / the prospect of life at Oxford without Edward Brittain / Vera Brittain's own resolution regarding war work / Roland Leighton's wartime prospects.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6f17.2
title: Perhaps --

description: Typescript of poem published in 'Poems of the War and After' (1934)" Versions also published in 'Verses of a V.A.D.' (1918), and  'St. Monica's School Notes', 1915-1916.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6fs6.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Postmarked envelope included with letter.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6g6k.2
title: Break of Day in the Trenches

description: Early pencil draft of 'Break of Day in the Trenches', here entitled 'In the Trenches'.  Included with letter to Gordon Bottomley, discussing Isaac Rosenberg's pleasure at receiving praise from Bottomley for his poems / having read various poems and plays by Bottomley / Rosenberg's idea of writing a play entitled 'Adam and Lilith' / asks Bottomley to write again if he can.  Includes sketch of 'The Troop Ship'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ywg.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page contains a draft correspondence requesting gum boots.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian81wt.2
title: Notebook (Dec 1916 - Jan 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties upon arrival to the Ypres sector. Details field and trench works to be carried out by the battalion, as well as instructions, communications, sketch maps and patrol reports. This page shows a 'Rocket Return' listing for the 11th Royal Sussex.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian86m5.1
title: Dulce et Decorum Est

description: Written at Craiglockhart in the first half of October 1917, and revised at Scarborough or possibly Ripon in January-March 1918. This is no. 144 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian89nu.1
title: The Show

description: Drafted in November 1917 at Scarborough and revised in May 1918 at Ripon. This is no. 152 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ccy.2
title: Two Fusiliers
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8fq6.2
title: In Parenthesis (title, map and dedication)

description: This colourful manuscript map with cross-rides of the trenches is included in a later Typescript version of the dedication to 'In Parenthesis'. Inscription includes: 6. Map South Wales Borderers at Kinson 57dSE X24 'at 4pm general advance to with 40 yds of North Edge of wood...' Shows direction of advance from Queens Nullah, White Trench and Cliff Trench into Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916 - the subject of Part VII of 'In Parenthesis'. That cross marks the various phases of the battle for Mametz Wood and line V, Y, O and K is mentioned in 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8fwd.2
title: The Hydra: 9th June 1917

description: Card showing 'Advertisers' Map'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8k13.2
title: War Diary: Thursday September 3rd.

description: Describes the Kaiser's birthday / the proximity of the German Army to Paris / Edward Brittain's dismay over his father's refusal to allow his enlistment / Vera and Mrs. Brittain's efforts to persuade their father on Edward's behalf / the prospect of life at Oxford without Edward Brittain / Vera Brittain's own resolution regarding war work / Roland Leighton's wartime prospects.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ks1.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Blank page included with letter to Gordon Bottomley.  Thanks Bottomley for having sent on a copy of his book / discusses the theatre's influence on poetry and W. B. Yeats / describes current activities in France / promises to send on a drawing of Adam and Eve when he is next home, or to have a family member do it for him.  Includes draft of 'Pozieres'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8mh6.2
title: Familiar Letter to Siegfried Sassoon

description: This poem was sent in reply to Sassoon's ""A Letter Home" (in "The Old Huntsman"(1917)) written to Graves in May 1916. See "Goodbye to All That" for the background to it's composition, during the Battle of the Somme.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8qq8.2
title: War Diary: Thursday September 3rd.

description: Describes the Kaiser's birthday / the proximity of the German Army to Paris / Edward Brittain's dismay over his father's refusal to allow his enlistment / Vera and Mrs. Brittain's efforts to persuade their father on Edward's behalf / the prospect of life at Oxford without Edward Brittain / Vera Brittain's own resolution regarding war work / Roland Leighton's wartime prospects.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8z6o.2
title: The Troop Ship

description: Sketch of 'The Troop Ship' included in a letter to Gordon Bottomley.  Discusses Isaac Rosenberg's pleasure at receiving praise from Bottomley for his poems / having read various poems and plays by Bottomley / Rosenberg's idea of writing a play entitled 'Adam and Lilith' / asks Bottomley to write again if he can.