In Time Of The Breaking Of Nations
by Thomas Hardy
'In Time Of The Breaking Of Nations' Summary
In Time of the Breaking of Nations is a poem about the effects of war on love and relationships. The poem is set during the First World War, and it follows the story of a young couple who are separated by the war. The man goes off to fight, and the woman is left at home to wait for him. The poem explores the emotions of the couple as they deal with the separation and the uncertainty of the future. The poem is written in a free verse style, and it uses vivid imagery to create a powerful and moving portrait of the effects of war on love and relationships.Book Details
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Thomas Hardy
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Hardy wrote poetry throughout his life and regarded himself primarily as a poet, his first collection was not published until 1898. Initially, he gained fame as the author of novels such as Far from t...
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