The Complete Poems of Francis Ledwidge
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Francis Ledwidge was a young Irish poet who emerged with a voice that was both haunting and beautiful in the midst of the carnage of World War I. His poems captured the pain and loss of war, but also the beauty of nature and the hope for a better future.
Ledwidge was born into a poor farming family in County Meath, Ireland, in 1887. He received little formal education, but he was a voracious reader and a natural poet. His early poems were published in local newspapers and magazines. In 1914, he volunteered for the British Army and was sent to fight in France. He was killed in action at the Battle of Passchendaele in July 1917, at the age of 29.
Ledwidge's poems are characterized by their simple language, their strong imagery, and their emotional intensity. He is often compared to other war poets of the era, such as Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, but his work is also unique in its celebration of nature and its expression of love for Ireland.
His poems are a testament to his talent, his courage, and his humanity. They are a powerful reminder of the cost of war, but they also offer a message of hope for a better future.
The Complete Poems of Francis Ledwidge is a collection of Ledwidge's most important work. It includes poems about his childhood in Ireland, his experiences in World War I, and his love of nature. The poems are arranged chronologically, so readers can follow Ledwidge's development as a poet.
The book is prefaced by a biographical introduction by Ledwidge's friend and fellow poet, Lord Dunsany. Dunsany provides a vivid portrait of Ledwidge as a young man, and he discusses the impact of war on Ledwidge's poetry.
The Complete Poems of Francis Ledwidge is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish poetry or World War I literature. It is a collection of powerful and moving poems that offer a unique perspective on the human cost of war.
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Francis Edward Ledwidge (19 August 1887 – 31 July 1917) was a 20th-century Irish poet. He is best known for his war poems, which express his love of nature, his deep patriotism, and his sorrow at the...
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