Georgian Poetry 1913-15

A compact yet richly varied collection, this anthology gathers the most compelling poems published between 1913 and 1915, offering a snapshot of a literary moment poised between Edwardian calm and the looming upheaval of war. Arranged alphabetically but with a thoughtful editorial touch, the volume brings together fresh voices and established names, each presenting a distinct slice of contemporary feeling.

Among the contributors are the luminous Rupert Brooke, whose early verses still echo a youthful idealism, and the unmistakable D. H. Lawrence, whose work hints at a deeper, more probing sensibility. The selection also includes the lyrical grace of William H. Davies, the mythic imagination of Walter de la Mare, and the nautical wanderings of John Masefield, creating a tapestry that moves from bucolic reverie to the first stirrings of wartime consciousness. The prefatory note reminds listeners of the poignant loss of two young poets, underscoring the anthology’s historical resonance.

Listening to this collection feels like stepping into a garden at the edge of a storm—bright, fragrant, and tinged with the awareness that the world beyond the verses is about to change dramatically.