| Editor |
Earp, T. W. (Thomas Wade), 1892-1958 |
| Editor |
Geach, E. F. A. |
| Editor |
Sayers, Dorothy L. (Dorothy Leigh), 1893-1957 |
| Title |
Oxford poetry, 1918
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: B. H. Blackwell, 1918.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Oxford Poetry, 1918" edited by T. W. Earp, E. F. A. Geach, and Dorothy L. Sayers is a collection of poems penned by various authors during the early 20th century. This anthology presents the diverse voices of poetical expression emerging from the University of Oxford, capturing the sentiments and themes prevalent during the post-World War I era. The likely topics explored within the book range from love and loss to reflections on the social conditions of the time, all presented through the lens of lyrical poetry. The collection features a variety of poems that demonstrate both individual and collective experiences, showcasing the work of emerging talents alongside established authors. Themes of nostalgia, the nature of love, the impact of war, and personal introspection are prevalent throughout the anthology. Each poem conveys unique emotions and observations, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of human experience. The contributions come from poets affiliated with various Oxford colleges, allowing for a rich tapestry of styles and subjects, and revealing the vibrancy and diversity of literary thought during this critical period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English poetry -- 20th century
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| Subject |
College verse, English -- England -- Oxford
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70771 |
| Release Date |
May 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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