Poems, 1914-1919

Name: Poems, 1914-1919
Author: Maurice Baring

By Maurice Baring

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A varied sequence of poems and sonnets mixing wartime elegy, travelate sketches, and literary and musical tributes. Several pieces confront loss and the experience of conflict through memorials and wounded voices, while others evoke foreign places and landscapes with pastoral detail. Occasional translations and dramatic monologues address classical and modern figures, and a number of lyrics meditate on music, art, and mortality. The collection alternates intimate personal feeling with formal experiments in sonnet and elegy, balancing sorrow and aesthetic reflection across brief lyrics, longer meditations, and occasional theatrical pieces.

About the Author

Maurice Baring

Maurice Baring was an English author and playwright known for his insightful explorations of Russian culture and literature. His notable works include "A Year in Russia," which reflects his experiences and observations during his time in the country, and "An Outline of Russian Literature," where he delves into the rich literary heritage of Russia. Baring's writing often combines elements of travel, drama, and poetry, as seen in his collections such as "Diminutive Dramas" and "Poems, 1914-1919." His diverse contributions to literature encompass essays, stories, and reflections that continue to resonate with readers interested in the intersections of culture and art.