Epigram, R. B by Frederic Manning
The novel Epigram by Frederic Manning tells the story of a young man's experiences during World War I. The book follows him from his enlistment to his time in the trenches and ultimately his death on the battlefield. It is written in a stream-of-consciousness style, with little dialogue or plot development. Instead, it focuses on the protagonist's inner thoughts and feelings as he grapples with the horrors of war. The book has been praised for its realistic portrayal of life in the trenches and its exploration of the psychological toll that war takes on soldiers.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1924 · Genre: Poetry, Elegy, Classical · 49 words
First lines
Earth held thee not, whom now the gray seas hold, By the blue Cyclades, and even the sea Palls but the mortal, for men's hearts enfold, Inviolate, the untamed youth of thee.
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Epigram, R. B is listed on Textopian as an essay by Frederic Manning, dated 1924 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Elegy, Classical, Philosophical
- Length: 49 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as meter and rhyme.
- Elegy — The themes revolve around mourning and commemoration of the deceased.
- Classical — References to ancient Greek geography and mythology suggest a classical influence.
- Philosophical — Explores themes of mortality and the eternal nature of the human spirit.
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poetry · epigram · literature · humor · wit · satire · philosophy · reflection · brevity · language · art · creativity