The Letters of Charles Sorley (eBook, ePUB)
Enriched edition. Reflections of a Poet at War: The Intimate Correspondence of Charles Sorley
Kommentar: Cooke, Natalie / Redaktion: Good Press; Sorley, Charles Hamilton
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In "The Letters of Charles Sorley," the reader is immersed in the poignant reflections of a young poet whose life was tragically cut short during World War I. The collection captures Sorley's candid thoughts on literature, war, and the complexities of human emotion, offering a literary style characterized by clarity and lyrical intensity. Written against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, these letters not only document Sorley's personal evolution but also serve as a literary artifact of the disillusionment and loss prevalent among a generation of writers caught in the turmoil of war....
In "The Letters of Charles Sorley," the reader is immersed in the poignant reflections of a young poet whose life was tragically cut short during World War I. The collection captures Sorley's candid thoughts on literature, war, and the complexities of human emotion, offering a literary style characterized by clarity and lyrical intensity. Written against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, these letters not only document Sorley's personal evolution but also serve as a literary artifact of the disillusionment and loss prevalent among a generation of writers caught in the turmoil of war. Charles Hamilton Sorley, an emergent voice in the war poetry canon, was influenced by his education at Marlborough College and later at the University of Göttingen. His acute observations and reflective insights were shaped by his experiences at the front lines of the First World War and his deep engagement with Victorian and contemporary literature. Sorley's letters reveal a deeply introspective young man grappling with the existential themes of duty, love, and mortality, which informed his poetry and legacy. For readers interested in the intersections of youth, creativity, and conflict, "The Letters of Charles Sorley" is an essential exploration of a poet's mind in the throes of despair and hope. This collection not only highlights Sorley's unique voice but also captures the broader cultural and historical landscape of an era marked by profound change. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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