Rhymes of a Red Cross Man by Robert W. Service
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| Author | Service, Robert W. (Robert William), 1874-1958 |
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| Title | Rhymes of a Red Cross Man |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by A. Light, and David Widger |
| Summary | "Rhymes of a Red Cross Man" by Robert W. Service is a collection of war poetry written during the early 20th century, amidst the backdrop of World War I. The poems reflect the harsh realities and profound emotions experienced by soldiers, capturing themes of courage, loss, camaraderie, and the futility of war. The author’s voice blends vivid imagery with poignant reflections, offering readers a lens into the experiences of military personnel and the human spirit under duress. The opening of the collection sets the tone for the poems to follow, as it introduces the author’s mission of finding solace in writing amidst the chaos of battle. Service shares his personal experiences alongside depictions of the war environment, revealing the grim conditions soldiers endured as they witnessed death and destruction. The first few poems highlight the call to arms, a reflection on the naive bravery of young soldiers, and the conflicting feelings about duty and sacrifice. Through these initial verses, readers engage with the emotional depth of the subject matter as they are drawn into the multifaceted lives of those impacted by the war, building a strong foundation for the themes explored throughout the entire work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 315 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 1995 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 297 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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