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Title: A Song of the Guns
Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: The voice of the slaves -- Headquarters -- Gun-teams -- Eyes in the air -- Signals -- The observers -- Ammunition column -- The voice of the guns.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Song of the Guns" by Gilbert Frankau is a poignant collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. The book captures the harrowing experiences of soldiers, particularly those serving in the artillery, as they cope with the relentless demands and horrors of warfare. It reflects on themes such as duty, sacrifice, and the grim realities faced by military personnel during this tumultuous time. In this powerful collection, Frankau uses his own experiences from the battlefields of France, particularly the battle of Loos, to convey the multifaceted relationship between the soldiers and their guns, which are depicted both as tools of destruction and as cruel masters. The poems explore different facets of military life—from the gun-teams trudging through mud to the observers calculating enemy positions—highlighting the camaraderie, toil, and emotional toll of war. Each piece resonates with urgency and a deep sense of loss, depicting not only the physicality of battle but also the psychological burden carried by those who serve. Through vivid imagery and intense language, Frankau immerses readers in the trenches, capturing the essence of life under fire and the souls bound to the machines of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Frankau, Gilbert, 1884-1952
EBook No.: 40345
Published: Jul 26, 2012
Downloads: 129
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Song of the Guns
Note: Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: The voice of the slaves -- Headquarters -- Gun-teams -- Eyes in the air -- Signals -- The observers -- Ammunition column -- The voice of the guns.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Song of the Guns" by Gilbert Frankau is a poignant collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. The book captures the harrowing experiences of soldiers, particularly those serving in the artillery, as they cope with the relentless demands and horrors of warfare. It reflects on themes such as duty, sacrifice, and the grim realities faced by military personnel during this tumultuous time. In this powerful collection, Frankau uses his own experiences from the battlefields of France, particularly the battle of Loos, to convey the multifaceted relationship between the soldiers and their guns, which are depicted both as tools of destruction and as cruel masters. The poems explore different facets of military life—from the gun-teams trudging through mud to the observers calculating enemy positions—highlighting the camaraderie, toil, and emotional toll of war. Each piece resonates with urgency and a deep sense of loss, depicting not only the physicality of battle but also the psychological burden carried by those who serve. Through vivid imagery and intense language, Frankau immerses readers in the trenches, capturing the essence of life under fire and the souls bound to the machines of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Frankau, Gilbert, 1884-1952
EBook No.: 40345
Published: Jul 26, 2012
Downloads: 129
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.