Maurice Baring

Poems, 1914-1919 (eBook, ePUB)

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

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Maurice Baring's 'Poems, 1914-1919' is a poignant collection of poems that reflect the author's experiences during World War I. Written in a traditional, lyrical style, the poems explore themes of loss, grief, and the futility of war. Baring's use of vivid imagery and powerful language brings to life the emotional turmoil of the era, making this collection a valuable insight into the human experience during times of conflict. The poems are a mix of heartfelt elegies, thought-provoking reflections, and vivid descriptions of the harsh realities of war. Maurice Baring, a British author and poet, served as a soldier during World War I, which greatly influenced his writing. His first-hand experiences in the trenches lend authenticity and depth to his poems, allowing readers to connect with the raw emotions captured in his work. Baring's background in literature and journalism also shines through in his precise language and careful craftsmanship. For readers interested in exploring the emotional impact of war through poetry, 'Poems, 1914-1919' by Maurice Baring is a compelling and insightful collection that offers a unique perspective on the human cost of conflict.

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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.