Forest Murmurs by Frederic Manning
Forest Murmurs is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young soldier's experiences during World War I. The book follows the protagonist, Private Bourne, as he navigates the horrors and realities of warfare in the trenches. Through his eyes, readers are given an intimate look at the physical and psychological toll that combat takes on soldiers. Manning's writing is vivid and visceral, capturing both the brutality and beauty of nature amidst the chaos of battle. Overall, Forest Murmurs is a powerful and poignant exploration of humanity in the face of war.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1925 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Philosophical · 213 words
First lines
Lyres of the woods, that awaken Longings and infinite tears, Memories stretching, forsaken, Hands through the mist of the years, Crowd through the branches that listen, Shining with tears of the skies, Dew-silvered branches that glisten, Pools where the radiance lies, Lighting a shadowy chamber With glory of magical dreams, Pearl, crystal, and wavering amber In arrowy gleams.
Myriad lyres! O voices Of Earth, and Ocean, and Air, The pulse of thy music rejoices With passion, the heart of despair; Singing, eternally singing.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Philosophical, Romanticism
- Length: 213 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on lyrical expression and imagery.
- Nature — The themes and imagery are heavily centered around natural elements like woods, skies, and oceans.
- Philosophical — The text explores abstract concepts such as longing, memory, and immortality.
- Romanticism — The writing style emphasizes emotion, nature, and the sublime, characteristic of Romantic literature.
Tags
nature · forest · whispers · mystery · adventure · exploration · wildlife · tranquility · environment · spirituality · solitude · imagination