cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian677u.1
title: Golden Hair

description: This is no. 125 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian685.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918

description: Poem entitled 'The Passing of the Turk' by 'H. M. P.'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6f9e.2
title: Muddy trenches causing trench foot.

description: British officer served with 3rd Bn Devonshire Regt in GB, 1914; served with 2nd Bn Sherwood Foresters and 2nd Bn Devonshire Regt on Western Front, 1914-1918; POW in Germany, 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6hkv.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918

description: Begins 'An Episode, In Memory of J. M. S. P.'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6pa6.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Continues from a previous letter discussing Gordon Bottomley's poems / discusses the qualities of various examples of Bottomley's verse / discusses these in relation to Isaac Rosenberg's own poems and how he creates them / describes forgetfulness and how this effects not only his verse but potentially his potential for leave / discusses his reading of Hebrew and writing something about Moses / will send versions if he has the opportunity to alter typed versions arriving from home / discusses the poem 'Wedded' and possible improvements / mentions Lascelles Abercrombie's new job as a shell inspector.  Pencil draft of 'The Jew' included with the letter.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6r3e.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/bodleian6rtl.2
title: Notebook (Jan-Apr 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties in 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 'Programme of Work' for the 11th Royal Sussex, dated 2/2/1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6wdj.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918

description: Begins 'Post-War Prophecies' by C. Wakelin Scott.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian86kw.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918

description: Begins 'Antaeus, or Back to the Land' by 'Acturus'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian89ls.1
title: Letter: To Helen Thomas.

description: Describes arrival at a new position 7 miles from the frontline/ the surrounding countryside / condition of room / leaving guns behind and not having much to do / condition of shoes / probability of moving out soon / advises Helen Thomas to use the map from Edward Thomas' book on the life of Marlborough to familiarise herself with the British front / the spirits of the men.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian89rq.2
title: Notebook (Jan-Apr 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties in 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 written by the adjutant of the 11th Royal Sussex.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8cdh.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918

description: Poem entitled 'Desire' by Iris Barry.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8j32.2
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/bodleian8jt9.2
title: Notebook (Jan-Apr 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties in 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 headquarters discussing a lost envelope, dated 2/1/1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8k92.2
title: Routine of day in trenches. Stand to, posting sentries, trench periscopes.

description: British officer served with 3rd Bn Devonshire Regt in GB, 1914; served with 2nd Bn Sherwood Foresters and 2nd Bn Devonshire Regt on Western Front, 1914-1918; POW in Germany, 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8t74.1
title: Greater Love

description: Drafted in October-November 1917 at Craiglockhart or in November 1917-January 1918 at Scarborough. Revised at Scarborough in July 1918. This is no. 161 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ugr.2
title: In War

description: Pencil draft of poem written on the back of Y. M. C. A. paper.  Included with letter to Gordon Bottomley describing that it is based on an experience of a fellow soldier / hopes that the copies of 'The Amulet' and 'Adam and Eve' sent through the mail have arrived without too much damage / mentions that 'Adam and Eve' is based on a poem by the Belgian poet Emile Verhaeren / heard that G. Trevelyan is near to Gordon Bottomley / discusses an unspecified volume of the poet Francis Thompson's / describes potential professions for after the war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8vbf.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/bodleian9y.2
title: Deceptiveness of newspaper reports of the war.

description: British officer served with 3rd Bn Devonshire Regt in GB, 1914; served with 2nd Bn Sherwood Foresters and 2nd Bn Devonshire Regt on Western Front, 1914-1918; POW in Germany, 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand2b8.1
title: Song of Songs

description: This is no. 86 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand58y.2
title: By Saint Omer : Billets

description: Manuscript in black ink in Edmund Blunden's hand. Corrections in a slightly lighter shade of ink. Most of the third stanza has been crossed out and rewritten.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand59p.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918

description: Concludes 'An Episode, In Memory of J. M. S. P.'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand5r7.2
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/bodleiand7ly.1
title: The Chances

description: Drafted in August-September 1917 at Craiglockhart and revised in July 1918 at Scarborough. This is no. 164 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandg33.2
title: Girl to Soldier on Leave

description: Pencil draft of poem that later becomes 'Girl to Soldier on Leave'.  Included with letter to Gordon Bottomley.  Describes having been taken ill and sent to hospital, hence having more leisure to write / discusses various poems from  Gordon Bottomley's 'Chambers of Imagery' / mentions a previous letter and hope that Bottomley's health is good / has not received a photograph from Bottomley but hopes to / desires one day to sketch Bottomley / hopes that he will have time to begin 'The Unicorn'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandpbx.1
title: Letter: To Helen Thomas.

description: Describes arrival and poor conditions in camp at Codford / day's activities / supplies / possibility of verses being published by H. W. Massingham at the 'Nation'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandup7.2
title: Siting of trench mortar emplacements.

description: British officer served with 3rd Bn Devonshire Regt in GB, 1914; served with 2nd Bn Sherwood Foresters and 2nd Bn Devonshire Regt on Western Front, 1914-1918; POW in Germany, 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandxep.2
title: Infantry Training with Hampshire Regiment 1917: use of Mills Bombs (hand grenades) and rifles.

description: British private served with Hampshire Regt in GB, 1917-1918; served with Worcestershire Regt on Western Front, 1917-1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianfcn.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/bodleianhmu.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Describes having been taken ill and sent to hospital, hence having more leisure to write / discusses various poems from  Gordon Bottomley's 'Chambers of Imagery' / mentions a previous letter and hope that Bottomley's health is good / has not received a photograph from Bottomley but hopes to / desires one day to sketch Bottomley / encloses pencil draft of poem 'Girl to Soldier', later 'Girl to Soldier on Leave' / hopes that he will have time to begin 'The Unicorn'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiani4h.1
title: Letter: To Myfanwy Thomas.

description: Describes the disappearance of a house and tree with a photograph / all of the different men Edward Thomas is meeting / French children.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianif8.2
title: Notebook (Jan-Apr 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties in 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 Rough Eye Sketch of Houses In and Near Potijze 28/1/17'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianis9.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918

description: Editorial calling for contributions and wishing the readership a Happy New Year.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj6zw.1
title: But I was looking at the permanent stars

description: This is no. 93 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjclh.1
title: I know the music

description: This is no. 92 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjd31.1
title: Letter: To Helen Thomas.

description: Describes naming of guns / conditions / abilities of the men / possibility of moving out but unsure of what the destination will be.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjdb2.2
title: Notebook (Jan-Apr 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties in 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 written by the adjutant of the 11th Royal Sussex discussing actiivities near Potijze.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjdhq.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Postmarked envelope included with letter.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjgu.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/bodleianjl8h.2
title: Notebook (Jan-Apr 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties in 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 of a patrol report dated 2/1/1917. (possibly misdated)
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjl9z.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918

description: Poem entitled 'Beads' by 'J. A.' / poem entitled 'Unspoken' by Irish Barry.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjlrs.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/bodleianjo5d.1
title: Exposure

description: Begun in Scarborough in December 1917 and revised there in early 1918. Completed in September 1918 in France. This is no. 174 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjs37.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Encloses poem 'In War', describing that it is based on an experience of a fellow soldier / hopes that the copies of 'The Amulet' and 'Adam and Eve' sent through the mail have arrived without too much damage / mentions that 'Adam and Eve' is based on a poem by the Belgian poet Emile Verhaeren / heard that G. Trevelyan is near to Gordon Bottomley / discusses an unspecified volume of the poet Francis Thompson's / describes potential professions for after the war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjtbm.1
title: Letter: To Helen Thomas.

description: Confirms embarkation for Monday 29 January / advises not to send more letters to this address / describes who will go where and waiting to leave / plans for the Thomas' garden.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjxps.2
title: Work of wiring parties.

description: British officer served with 3rd Bn Devonshire Regt in GB, 1914; served with 2nd Bn Sherwood Foresters and 2nd Bn Devonshire Regt on Western Front, 1914-1918; POW in Germany, 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianr2k1.2
title: Preperations and description of scene before going over the top.

description: British officer served with 3rd Bn Devonshire Regt in GB, 1914; served with 2nd Bn Sherwood Foresters and 2nd Bn Devonshire Regt on Western Front, 1914-1918; POW in Germany, 1918.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianw3f.1
title: Letter: To Helen Thomas.

description: Describes receiving letters from Helen and Bronwen Thomas / waiting to embark / meeting with a new C/O / receiving a compass in the mail from friends / verses sent on / request to preserve letters in a drawer.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianwbr.2
title: Notebook (Jan-Apr 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties in 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 an additional 'Report on Enemy Activity' from 26/1/1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianwhg.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Describes having been taken ill and sent to hospital, hence having more leisure to write / discusses various poems from  Gordon Bottomley's 'Chambers of Imagery' / mentions a previous letter and hope that Bottomley's health is good / has not received a photograph from Bottomley but hopes to / desires one day to sketch Bottomley / encloses pencil draft of poem 'Girl to Soldier', later 'Girl to Soldier on Leave' / hopes that he will have time to begin 'The Unicorn'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian23mq.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/bodleian23o8.2
title: Notebook (Jan-Apr 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties in 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 'Report on Crater 6'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian23t9.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918

description: Concludes concert reviews / note on the Debating Society.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2429.2
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/bodleian24la.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918

description: Concludes note on the Field Club / beings report on the Boys' Training Club.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2exq.1
title: Beauty

description: Probably written in September 1917. This is no. 97 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2lvf.2
title: Medical treatment after being gassed (mustard gas) at Petit Vimy, 1918.

description: British private served with Hampshire Regt in GB, 1917-1918; served with Worcestershire Regt on Western Front, 1917-1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2nkl.2
title: Inadequacies of training: insufficient experience of gas chamber.

description: British private served with Hampshire Regt in GB, 1917-1918; served with Worcestershire Regt on Western Front, 1917-1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2qn9.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Written on reverse of Church Army paper.  Mentions still being in hospital but will likely be transferred to the trenches shortly / apologises for 'dreariness' of letter, but explains that the circumstances and experience of war makes it more difficult to write / discusses Gordon Bottomley' suggestions for alterations to 'The Unicorn' / has not incorporated changes to 'The Unicorn' as yet / is including instead various drafts, including a pencil draft of 'The Tower of Sculls'  and typescripts of 'Returning, we hear the larks', 'The Burning of the Temple' and 'The Dying Soldier'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2r4n.2
title: Notebook (Jan-Apr 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties in 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 an intelligence report from the 11th Royal Sussex, dated 2/2/1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2rnw.1
title: Letter: To Edward Thomas.

description: Describes going to the hop gardens / tea party / feeding a donkey. Includes a drawing of a man walking towards a house wearing a rucksack.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2sy7.1
title: With an Identity Disc

description: Drafted on 23 March 1917 in France; a fair copy was included in a letter to Colin Owen on 24 March 1917. Revised at Craiglockhart in August-September 1917. This manuscript is entitled by Owen as 'The disc of identity'. This is no. 91 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian4ni.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Postmarked envelope included with letter.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian5va.2
title: Description of mustard gas attack at Petit Vimy, 1918.

description: British private served with Hampshire Regt in GB, 1917-1918; served with Worcestershire Regt on Western Front, 1917-1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian632h.2
title: The Burning of the Temple

description: Typescript of poem.  Included with letter to Gordon Bottomley mentioning still being in hospital but will likely be transferred to the trenches shortly / apologises for 'dreariness' of letter, but explains that the circumstances and experience of war makes it more difficult to write / discusses Gordon Bottomley' suggestions for alterations to 'The Unicorn' / has not incorporated changes to 'The Unicorn' as yet / is including instead various drafts, including a pencil draft of 'The Tower of Sculls'  and typescripts of 'Returning, we hear the larks', 'The Burning of the Temple' and 'The Dying Soldier'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian63tt.1
title: Letter: To Edward Thomas.

description: Asks when her father is coming home / anticipates a visit from a friend / sends love from all of the children.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian63xz.2
title: Notebook (Jan-Apr 1917)

description: Notebook belonging to Edmund Blunden containing notes on 11th Royal Sussex's duties in 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 sketch map of the Zonnebeke area.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6brl.1
title: Miners

description: This is no. 139 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6h84.1
title: Letter: To Edward Thomas.

description: Describes a broken doll / asks after the family / wishes for a playmate. Includes drawing of a cottage inscribed 'For Daddy'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6mw2.2
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/bodleian6opv.2
title: Trench life and guard duty. Difficulties of sleeping.

description: British private served with Hampshire Regt in GB, 1917-1918; served with Worcestershire Regt on Western Front, 1917-1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6rfw.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Reverse of letter written on Church Army paper.  Mentions still being in hospital but will likely be transferred to the trenches shortly / apologises for 'dreariness' of letter, but explains that the circumstances and experience of war makes it more difficult to write / discusses Gordon Bottomley' suggestions for alterations to 'The Unicorn' / has not incorporated changes to 'The Unicorn' as yet / is including instead various drafts, including a pencil draft of 'The Tower of Sculls'  and typescripts of 'Returning, we hear the larks', 'The Burning of the Temple' and 'The Dying Soldier'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6uyw.2
title: The Hydra: January 1918

description: Church notices / report on recent and upcoming concerts.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6xg2.2
title: Letter: To Gordon Bottomley.

description: Encloses poem 'In War', describing that it is based on an experience of a fellow soldier / hopes that the copies of 'The Amulet' and 'Adam and Eve' sent through the mail have arrived without too much damage / mentions that 'Adam and Eve' is based on a poem by the Belgian poet Emile Verhaeren / heard that G. Trevelyan is near to Gordon Bottomley / discusses an unspecified volume of the poet Francis Thompson's / describes potential professions for after the war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ytf.1
title: Schoolmistress

description: Probably written at Scarborough, but possibly at Ripon. This is no. 143 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian81ta.1
title: With an Identity Disc

description: A revision of earlier drafts written in France on 23 March 1917. This is no. 91 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian868z.1
title: Letter: To Edward Thomas.

description: Describes Helen Thomas going to tea / childrens' tea party / stamp collecting / fireworks / a drawing by Bronwen Thomas.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8ani.2
title: Unknown Fragment
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8awr.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/bodleian8di8.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII Notes) carbon copy of the 1935 typescript

description: Carbon from the 1935 Typescript of the 'Notes' for Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' (about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).