Poems

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The book is headed POEMS BY EDWARD THOMAS, says it was first printed in Oct., 1917, and carries a dedication to Robert Frost. The contents list includes The Trumpet, The Sign-Post, Tears, Two Pewits, The Manor Farm and The Owl, among others.

A poem headed Tears opens with the words It seems I have no tears left. One poem has soldiers in white tunics changing guard while drums and fifes play The British Grenadiers. A poem headed Two Pewits begins with two pewits that sport and cry under the after-sunset sky. A poem headed Bright Clouds begins with the words Bright clouds of may Shade half the pond.

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Edward Thomas

Edward Thomas (1878-1917) was a Welsh-English writer who spent most of his career as a literary critic and nature essayist before turning to poetry in 1914. Encouraged by Robert Frost, he wrote his finest work shortly before he was killed at Arras during the First World War.

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Author: Edward Thomas
Pages: 52
Language: English
Genre: Poetry
Formats: PDF, EPUB, Read online