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Title: Gloucestershire Friends: Poems From a German Prison Camp
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Sidgwick and Jackson, Ltd.,1917.
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
Summary: "Gloucestershire Friends: Poems From a German Prison Camp" by F. W. Harvey is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. The book encapsulates the thoughts, emotions, and experiences of a soldier confined in a German prison camp, reflecting on themes of love, loneliness, and nostalgia for home. Through his verses, Harvey expresses the deep longing for England and a poignant sense of loss related to his friendships and connections disrupted by war. The poems in this collection explore a wide range of sentiments, showcasing the author’s affection for Gloucestershire and the tranquility of his homeland, juxtaposed with the distress of imprisonment. The emotional depth is evident as Harvey reminisces about his mother, his comrades, and the beauty of nature, while grappling with the harsh realities of war and captivity. Pieces like "Loneliness" and "Christmas in Prison" poignantly convey the contrast between joyous memories and the sorrow in the present moment. Through lyrical expressions, Harvey captures the complexities of human emotion in the face of adversity, crafting a heartfelt tribute to both his loved ones and the camaraderie among soldiers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harvey, F. W. (Frederick William), 1888-1957
Author of introduction, etc.: Frodsham, George Horsfall, 1863-1937
EBook No.: 66362
Published: Sep 22, 2021
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
Subject: Gloucestershire (England) -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Gloucestershire Friends: Poems From a German Prison Camp
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Sidgwick and Jackson, Ltd.,1917.
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
Summary: "Gloucestershire Friends: Poems From a German Prison Camp" by F. W. Harvey is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. The book encapsulates the thoughts, emotions, and experiences of a soldier confined in a German prison camp, reflecting on themes of love, loneliness, and nostalgia for home. Through his verses, Harvey expresses the deep longing for England and a poignant sense of loss related to his friendships and connections disrupted by war. The poems in this collection explore a wide range of sentiments, showcasing the author’s affection for Gloucestershire and the tranquility of his homeland, juxtaposed with the distress of imprisonment. The emotional depth is evident as Harvey reminisces about his mother, his comrades, and the beauty of nature, while grappling with the harsh realities of war and captivity. Pieces like "Loneliness" and "Christmas in Prison" poignantly convey the contrast between joyous memories and the sorrow in the present moment. Through lyrical expressions, Harvey captures the complexities of human emotion in the face of adversity, crafting a heartfelt tribute to both his loved ones and the camaraderie among soldiers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harvey, F. W. (Frederick William), 1888-1957
Author of introduction, etc.: Frodsham, George Horsfall, 1863-1937
EBook No.: 66362
Published: Sep 22, 2021
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
Subject: Gloucestershire (England) -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.