Memory by Frederic Manning (1928)
The novel Memory tells the story of a young Australian soldier named Bourne who experiences the horrors of World War I on the Western Front. The book follows his journey from enlistment to combat, and explores themes such as camaraderie, fear, and the brutality of war. Manning's writing style is vivid and realistic, capturing the sights, sounds, and emotions of life in the trenches. Overall, Memory is a powerful and moving account of one man's experience during a time of great upheaval and tragedy.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Pastoral · 181 words
First lines
Sweet as the lutes of love, from fields of sleep Come murmurs of the rain; and reveries Haunt the green ways their tryst with eve to keep.
Slumberous music, fragile melodies, Move in the chiming leaves, like that loved pain, Which fills the heart with restless memories.
Chime of the leaves and murmur of the rain In mine own soul there are, and voices sweet, Which help me the lost moments to regain.
The hours dance round me on their slender feet With joys that pierce my heart, as keen as spears Remembered sorrows, pleasures that were fleet
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Memory is listed on Textopian as a poem by Frederic Manning, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Pastoral, Romantic, Philosophical
- Length: 181 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Lyric — The work expresses personal emotions and thoughts, typical of lyric poetry, with an emphasis on feelings and introspection.
- Pastoral — The imagery and themes involve nature and rural settings, aligning with the pastoral tradition.
- Romantic — The text explores themes of love, memory, and emotion, which are central to Romantic literature.
Tags
memory · identity · nostalgia · self-reflection · psychology · human experience · time · perception · emotional depth · relationships · existentialism · inner thoughts