Kore by Frederic Manning (1930)
Kore is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young soldier's experiences during World War I. The book follows Private Bourne, an Australian soldier who enlists in the army and is sent to fight on the Western Front. Through his eyes, we see the horrors of war and the psychological effects it has on soldiers. The novel is known for its realistic depiction of trench warfare and its exploration of themes such as courage, fear, and survival.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1930 · Genre: Poetry, Pastoral, Elegy · 234 words
First lines
TO MRS. W. N. MACMILLAN
Yea, she hath passed hereby, and blessed the sheaves, And the great garths, and stacks, and quiet farms, And all the tawny and the crimson leaves.
Yea, she hath passed, with poppies in her arms, Under the star of dusk, through stealing mist, And blessed the earth, and gone, while no man wist.
With slow, reluctant feet, and weary eyes, And eyelids heavy with the coming sleep, With small breasts lifted up in stress of sighs, She passed, as shadows pass, among the sheep; While the earth dreamed, and only I was ware Of that faint fragrance blown from her soft hair.
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Kore is listed on Textopian as a poem by Frederic Manning, dated 1930 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Pastoral, Elegy, Symbolism
- Length: 234 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm, imagery, and metaphor.
- Pastoral — The themes revolve around nature, rural life, and the changing seasons, typical of pastoral literature.
- Elegy — The tone is mournful and reflective, lamenting the passing of a figure or season, characteristic of elegiac poetry.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic imagery, such as poppies and shadows, conveys deeper meanings beyond the literal.
Tags
war · poetry · World War I · soldiers · trench warfare · loss · grief · human experience · survival · camaraderie · nature · memory