Wind by Frederic Manning (1929)
"Wind" by Frederic Manning is a novel set during World War I that follows the experiences of an Australian soldier named Private Hervey. The book explores themes of war, trauma, and human resilience through its vivid descriptions of battle scenes and the psychological toll they take on soldiers.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1929 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Nature Writing · 271 words
First lines
Blow, wind! Strip the great trees That are like ebony against a sky of jade, Ebony fretted and contorted.
Blow, hunt the piled clouds that lash the earth with rain; Roar among the swayed branches; sing shrilly in the grass, Burdening the pines with the music of pain; For mine eyes desire the stars.
Drown the senseless thunder of the guns, Stream on the ways of air hurrying before thee The yellow leaves, and the tawny, and scarlet, Till my soul dance with them, Dance delightedly as a child or a kitten Catching at the gay leaves laughingly, For I would forget, I would forget and laugh again.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1929 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Nature Writing, Existential, Modernist
- Length: 271 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- War Literature — References to the 'thunder of the guns' and 'souls of slain men' suggest themes related to war and its impact.
- Nature Writing — The vivid descriptions of wind, trees, and leaves highlight a focus on the natural world.
- Existential — Themes of desire, memory, and the soul's journey suggest existential contemplation.
Tags
nature · wind · environment · landscape · poetry · impressionism · philosophy · transience · human experience · emotion · solitude · reflection