Hill

Hill

by Rupert Brooke

Rupert Brooke's "The Hill" is a poignant sonnet written during the early stages of World War I. The poem embodies the romanticized and idealistic view of war prevalent at the time, celebrating the sacrifices of soldiers and portraying the battlefield as a place of glory. While Brooke himself died in 1915, the poem's enduring popularity reflects its ability to capture the hopes and anxieties of a nation at war. It is a stark contrast to the grim realities of the war that would soon become evident.

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Rupert Brooke

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Rupert Chawner Brooke  was an English poet known for his idealistic war sonnets written during the First World War, especially "The Soldier". He was also known for his boyish good looks, which we...

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