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The Silk-Hat Soldier and Other Poems in War Time

by Richard le Gallienne

The poems in this collection reflect the poet's thoughts and feelings about the war, its causes, and its effects on society and humanity. "The Silk-Hat Soldier and Other Poems in War Time" is a collection of poetry written by Richard le Gallienne, published during World War I. The poems are written in a variety of styles and forms, and they cover a wide range of themes, including love, loss, sacrifice, and the human cost of war. The book is considered a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into the mind of one of the poets who lived through the war and had written his thoughts and feelings on the matter. It is a reflection of the time, and it continues to be of interest to those who study the literature and culture of the period.

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English

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English

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1915

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Richard Le Gallienne was an English author and poet. The British-American actress Eva Le Gallienne (1899–1991) was his daughter by his second marriage to Danish journalist Julie Nørregaar...

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