The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke

By Rupert Brooke

Book Overview

The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke is a comprehensive collection of the works of the renowned English poet, Rupert Brooke. The book features a wide range of Brooke's poems, including his famous war sonnets, as well as his earlier works which reflect his love of nature and his romanticism. The collection also includes some of Brooke's lesser-known pieces, giving readers a glimpse into the full scope of his poetic talent. The poems are presented in chronological order, allowing readers to trace the evolution of Brooke's style and themes over time. The book is a must-read for lovers of poetry and those interested in the literary and cultural history of early 20th century England.1915. And a biographical note by Margaret Lavington. A collection of verse from the English poet, who at the outbreak of World War I joined the Royal Naval Division, served at Antwerp, and was in the Dardanelles expedition when he died of blood poisoning at the island of Skiros. Handsome and athletic, Brooke was also charming, intellectual, and witty, and was universally sought in society. His early fame and tragic death have made him an almost legendary figure and he is remembered as the War Poet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432603426
• ISBN13: 9781432603427
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Rupert Brooke's collected poems--great collection!

I was delighted when I discovered a complete collection of Rupert Brooke poetry. I fell in love with this poet as a teenager, and I still marvel at the beauty of the passages.

Amazing poet

Lately I have been studying a lot of different poets and I have to say that I am rather impresses with his writings. This is a definite one to add to your collection.