Poems of To-Day: an Anthology

A thoughtfully assembled anthology invites listeners to explore the fresh voice of early‑twentieth‑century poetry, offering a bridge between the familiar classics and the emerging styles of a world in transition. Compiled during the upheaval of the First World War, the collection gathers works from poets who are still alive, as well as those whose recent memory lingers, giving a vivid snapshot of the literary pulse of the time. The selection aims to broaden young readers’ horizons, presenting verses that speak to both personal experience and the wider social landscape.

The poems are loosely organized into three intersecting strands: reflections on history and national tradition, reverent portrayals of the English countryside and the wider natural world, and meditations on the many facets of human life—faith, friendship, grief, and joy. Though each theme stands on its own, the pieces flow into one another, creating a harmonious tapestry that captures the era’s hopes, challenges, and enduring beauty.