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These iconic works explore the depths of human suffering, identity, and transformation, showcasing some of the most profound voices of the 20th century. From the haunting reflections on war in All Quiet on the Western Front and A Farewell to Arms to the poetic expression of inner conflict in the works of Owen, Rosenberg, and Brooke, this collection provides a window into the world of writers who grappled with the aftermath of trauma and the search for meaning.

Join us on a captivating journey as we explore the letters of Rupert Brooke, who embarked on a remarkable adventure across the United States, Canada, and the South Seas in May 1913. Written for the Westminster Gazette, the first thirteen chapters of his travels offer an intimate glimpse into his experiences and reflections. While Brooke intended to expand on these writings, the letters stand strong in their own right, with only minor corrections made for clarity. For those intrigued by Brookes literary style, it might be best to save Henry Jamess affectionate yet perplexing preface for later (...

Immerse yourself in the poignant beauty of war and the idyllic charm of nature as you explore the collected poems of Rupert Brooke, a celebrated figure of early 20th-century English literature. This podcast delves into themes of youth, love, and the bittersweet interplay of life and death, highlighted by Brooke's stirring War Sonnets and his evocative reflections on English landscapes. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection of his works that encapsulate the essence of an era marked by both hope and sorrow. Through these unique explorations, listeners ...

Immerse yourself in the poignant reflections of a world on the brink of transformation, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast delves into the themes of war, loss, and the fleeting moments of beauty that punctuate human experience, capturing the essence of a generation grappling with the shadows of conflict. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of works that resonate with the spirit of Rupert Brooke's poetry and the turbulent era of World War I. Listeners are invited to explore a tapestry of voices and perspectives, from the battlefields to ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 19 recordings of The Call by Rupert Brooke. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for April 21st, 2013.

In the midst of bombs and bullets, trenches and trauma, the soldiers of World War I, and those observing the horrors taking place from home, took pen to paper to record their experiences in verse. These poems - considered the greatest written during WWI and some of the greatest poetry of the twentieth century - show the horror of war but also shine a light on the strength of human courage, bravery, and virtue.

Not all the young poets whose lives were cut short during the First World War were actual casualties of the conflict. James Elroy Flecker and Rupert Brooke both died in 1915, each leaving a body of finished work which places him in the ranks of the major poets of the 20th century. Brooke seems to have had a premonition of his untimely demise for a considerable period. The subject of death is very prominent in his verse, which, even in its most playful moments, is characterized by a profoundly elegaic quality.

Although Rupert Brooke is known today as a "war poet", he was never actually engaged in combat: His death was the result of an infection from an insect bite that occurred while he was in transit to commence duty in Turkey. Unlike Wilfred Owen, who had a bitter experience of life in the trenches, Brooke's vision was of the glory rather than the horror of war. Only the first section focuses on issues stemming from the war. Poems in the other sections are generally wistful evocations of places that the poet had visited in his travels and reflections on youthful love.

Rupert Chawner Brooke was born at 5 Hillmorton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, on 3rd August 1887, the third of four children. Brooke attended preparatory school nearby at Hillbrow and then went on to Rugby School. In 1905, he became friends with St. John Lucas, who thereafter became something of a mentor to him. While travelling in Europe he worked on a thesis, 'John Webster and the Elizabethan Drama', which won him a scholarship to King's College, Cambridge.

As a poetical movement, Georgian poetry is easy to classify. It began naturally enough in 1910, when George V ascended to the throne of England. Edward Marsh, a civil servant, polymath and arts patron, decided that the verse of that time needed to be seen in its own right and from 1912-1922 set out to publish anthologies. Marsh agreed a deal with the poet and bookseller Harold Munro, who had recently opened The Poetry Bookshop in London’s Devonshire Street to publish the books in return for a share of the profits.

This audiobook contains a collection of poetry by Rupert Brooke, known for his idealistic war sonnets written during World War I. This collection, read by Bart Wolffe, includes "1914".

Douglas Hodge gives moving readings of over 40 of Rupert Brooke's poems in a well-researched account of his brief life written and narrated by Mike Read. Classic poems like 'The Soldier', 'The Fish', 'The Old Vicarage, Grantchester' and 'Dining-Room Tea' are combined with rare archive recordings...

English Poetry, Volume 2 – An Introduction. The English language has grown into the Worlds pre-dominant spoken language. It’s estimated there are over one million words with which to do this. Its sources are rich and diverse, absorbing from other cultures and times without hesitation.

Here is arguably some of the most powerful poetry ever written: classic works composed during World War I by Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, and Rupert Brooke.

The finest voices reading a wonderful selection of poetry accompanied by selected classical music.

“If music be the food of love, play on" was one of Shakespeare’s finest lines. If music is food then poetry is the wine. In this volume of classic love poetry the flavoured capture of words and rhythms makes us think more carefully of words and their value to us. They also surprise us with their structure and meaning, layering in thoughts and emotions that we might otherwise shy away from. Poems are wonderful ways to express what we feel for a very special someone.

Rupert Brooke’s poem, The Soldier, contains perhaps the most famous line of any poem of The Great War: ". . . That there’s some corner of a foreign field that is for ever England . . . "

A wonderful collection of poetry enhanced by classical music. Including "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," "Danse Macabre" and "Goblin Market."

Recorded shortly before his death in 1958, Academy Award winning actor Robert Donat reads more of his favourite poetry, including works by A. E. Housman, John Keats, William Shakespeare, and Rupert Brooke.

Rupert Brooke was not only striking in appearance but also captivating in his demeanor. From the very first encounter, he exuded a unique blend of charm and vitality that left a lasting impression. His friends often described him as vivid, a word that perfectly encapsulates the essence of his character. This exuberance, expressed in various ways, primarily resonates through his sensations—where surprise intertwines with delight. (Summary from Introduction to THE COLLECTED POEMS OF RUPERT BROOKE)