Over Here

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Over Here

by Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

EN·~2 hours·114 chapters

Chapters

114 total
1

INDEX

1:56
2

Over Here

1:10
3

Why We Fight

0:56
4

America

1:58
5

The Time for Deeds

1:23
6

Everywhere in America

1:30
7

The Things That Make a Soldier Great

1:32
8

The Flag

0:54
9

A Battle Prayer

0:30
10

Good Luck

1:14

Description

A stirring collection of verses that captures the heartbeat of a nation at war, this book weaves together prayers, battlefield reflections, and the quiet resolve of those left behind. From solemn hymns whispered at night to rousing calls to service, each poem offers a window into the hopes, fears, and fierce patriotism of ordinary Americans thrust into extraordinary times. The language is plain yet resonant, echoing the cadence of church bells, marching drums, and the rustle of flag‑filled streets.

Interlaced with personal letters, battlefield prayers, and vivid snapshots of daily life—Christmas on the front, a mother’s quiet vigil, a soldier’s wounded hand—the poems trace the emotional terrain from enlistment to the first taste of combat. Readers will hear the clash of ideals and the tender yearning for peace, all while the verses uphold a steady belief in sacrifice and a higher purpose. It is both a historical echo and a timeless reminder of how ordinary hearts can become the backbone of a nation's resolve.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (139K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-09-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

1881–1959

A warm, plainspoken poet of everyday life, this bestselling writer became known as the “People’s Poet” for verses that celebrated home, work, hope, and perseverance. His poems were once printed in newspapers across America and reached millions of readers.

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