Bois De Mametz by Frederic Manning
Bois De Mametz is a novel written by Frederic Manning and published in 1930. The book follows the experiences of a young soldier during World War I, specifically focusing on his time spent in the trenches at Bois de Mametz. It is known for its realistic depiction of warfare and the psychological effects it has on soldiers.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1927 · Genre: War Poetry, Modernist Poetry, Pastoral Elegy · 683 words
First lines
FOR H. L.
Men have marred thee, O Mother: Autumn hath now no tawny and gilded leaves; Nor murmuring among sleepy boughs; But stark and writhen as a woman ravished, With twisted tortured limbs, Are Mametz' woods.
What this Textopian page supports
Bois De Mametz is listed on Textopian as a novel by Frederic Manning, dated 1927 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: War Poetry, Modernist Poetry, Pastoral Elegy, Lyric Poetry, Historical Poetry
- Length: 683 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for Bois De Mametz by Frederic Manning
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering Bois De Mametz?
- How does this novel by Frederic Manning fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does War Poetry first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- The Old Calvary by Frederic Manning
- Kore by Frederic Manning
- After Night by Frederic Manning
- Winter To U A T by Frederic Manning
- Transport by Frederic Manning
- The Guns by Frederic Manning
Genres
- War Poetry — The text reflects on the devastation of war, using vivid imagery and emotional language to convey the impact on nature and humanity.
- Modernist Poetry — The work employs modernist techniques such as fragmented structure, vivid imagery, and a focus on existential themes.
- Pastoral Elegy — The poem laments the destruction of nature and the loss of life, drawing on traditional pastoral elements to mourn the impact of war.
- Lyric Poetry — The text uses a personal and emotional tone to express deep feelings of loss and longing, characteristic of lyric poetry.
Tags
World War I · historical fiction · battlefield · soldiers · trench warfare · camaraderie · loss · grief · survival · courage · human experience · violence