Maurice Baring

Poems, 1914-1919 (eBook, ePUB)

Reflections on the Human Cost of Conflict in World War I Poetry

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Poems, 1914-1919," Maurice Baring captures the tumultuous emotions and stark realities of World War I through a tapestry of lyrical verse. Baring's literary style is marked by its poignant imagery and reflective tone, blending modernist sensibilities with traditional poetic forms. The collection explores themes of loss, love, and the existential crisis wrought by war, offering a personal perspective on a collective catastrophe. In the context of early 20th-century literature, Baring'Äôs work stands alongside contemporaries who grappled with the profound impact of global conflict on the human spirit. Maurice Baring, a multifaceted figure in literature and the arts, was deeply influenced by his own experiences and connections to the war. As a British soldier and a man of letters, his insights into the psychological aftermath of combat inform the emotional depth of his poetry. Baring'Äôs network of friendships with other notable writers and artists of his time, combined with his rich cultural background, allows his work to resonate with authenticity and urgency, reflecting the sentiments of a generation caught in an unprecedented crisis. This collection is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersection of art and war, who seek a profound understanding of the human condition in the face of adversity. Baring's verses not only serve as a historical record but also invite contemplation of the enduring emotional resonance of conflict, making this book an essential addition to the canon of Great War literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066248116
• Artikelnr.: 58753850

Autorenporträt

Maurice Baring OBE was an English man of letters who worked as a dramatist, poet, novelist, translator, and essayist, as well as a travel writer and war correspondent with a focus on Russia. During World War I, Baring worked for the Intelligence Corps and the Royal Air Force. Baring was the eighth child and fifth son of Edward Charles Baring, first Baron Revelstoke, of the Baring banking dynasty, and his wife Louisa Emily Charlotte Bulteel, second Earl Grey's granddaughter. Born in Mayfair, he attended Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge. After a failed diplomatic career, he traveled extensively, mainly in Russia, where he lived in 1905-2006. At the outbreak of World War, I, he joined the Royal Flying Corps and worked as an assistant to David Henderson and Hugh Trenchard in France. Throughout the war, he wrote with Lady Juliet Duff, the widow of Sir Robin Duff, 2nd Baronet of Vaynol, who was killed on October 16, 1914, near Oostnieuwekirke while fighting in the 2nd Life Guards. The letters were ultimately published under the title Dear Animated Bust: Letters to Lady Juliet Duff.