When I Was One And Twenty
'When I Was One And Twenty' Summary
The poem begins with the speaker recalling his youthful days, when he was full of hope and ambition. However, as he grew older, he began to realize that the world was not as美好 as he had once thought. He lost his love, his friends, and his dreams. By the end of the poem, the speaker is a lonely and disillusioned man who looks back on his past with regret.Book Details
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A. E. Housman
England
Alfred Edward Housman, often referred to as A. E. Housman, was a prominent English classical scholar and poet, leaving an indelible mark on both academic and literary spheres. Born on 26th March 1859,...
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