The poem explores the theme of disillusionment and spiritual decay in a post-World War I society. It describes a world where traditional values have been eroded and people are left feeling empty and disconnected from their surroundings. The speaker reflects on the loss of innocence and the fragmentation of society, highlighting the tension between individualism and conformity.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1936 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Imagism, Romanticism