Oxford poetry, 1920 by Vera Brittain, C. H. B. Kitchin, and Alan Porter
"Oxford Poetry, 1920" edited by Vera Brittain, C. H. B. Kitchin, and Alan Porter is a collection of poetry crafted during the early 20th century. This anthology brings together the creative outputs of various poets associated with Oxford, showcasing the vibrant literary scene of the time. The book offers a panorama of themes and styles, likely reflecting the societal upheavals and the experiences shaped by the aftermath of World War I. Thecollection includes contributions from notable poets like Edmund Blunden, Robert Graves, and Winifred Holtby, who explore subjects ranging from personal loss and longing to the beauty of nature and the complexities of love. The poems vary in form, encompassing sonnets, lyrical verses, and free verse, each showcasing the emotional depth and stylistic diversity of the contributors. Themes of despair and hope resonate throughout the collection, capturing the essence of an era marked by transformation and a search for meaning in the remnants of war, while also celebrating the richness of life, love, and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Brittain, Vera, 1893-1970 |
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| Editor | Kitchin, C. H. B. (Clifford Henry Benn), 1895-1967 |
| Editor | Porter, Alan |
| Title | Oxford poetry, 1920 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by MWS, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 20th century |
| Subject | College verse, English -- England -- Oxford |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50376 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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