Wake Up, England by Various (1914)

Name: Wake Up, England
Author: Various

Wake Up, England is a collection of essays, stories, and poems from some of the most influential writers of the 20th century. The book is a call to action for the British people to wake up and take action against the injustices of the world. The book is divided into three sections: “The Call to Action,” “The Challenge of Change,” and “The Power of Hope.” In the first section, writers such as George Orwell, Virginia Woolf, and T.S. Eliot discuss the need for the British people to take a stand against the injustices of the world. The second section focuses on the challenges of change and how to make it happen. Writers such as J.B. Priestley, Aldous Huxley, and E.M. Forster discuss the need for the British people to embrace change and to be open to new ideas. The third section focuses on the power of hope and how it can be used to create a better future. Writers such as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and William Golding discuss the importance of hope and how it can be used to create a better world. Overall, Wake Up, England is an inspiring and thought-provoking collection of essays, stories, and poems from some of the most influential writers of the 20th century. It is a call to action for the British people to take a stand against the injustices of the world and to embrace change and hope for a better future.

By Various · First published 1914 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Political Fiction, Drama · 253 words

First lines

Thou careless, awake! Thou peacemaker, fight! Stand, England, for honour, And God guard the Right!

Thy mirth lay aside, Thy cavil and play: The foe is upon thee, And grave is the day.

The monarch Ambition Hath harnessed his slaves; But the folk of the Ocean Are free as the waves.

For Peace thou art armed Thy Freedom to hold: Thy Courage as iron, Thy Good-faith as gold.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Various
Date: 1914 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Political Fiction, Drama, Romance
Length: 253 words
Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The title suggests a story set in a specific time period, likely in England, and the book likely explores the history of the country.
Political Fiction — The title suggests a story that explores the political landscape of England, and the various issues and events that have shaped the country.
Drama — The title suggests a story that is likely to be emotionally charged and full of tension, making it a drama.
Romance — The title suggests a story that could include a romantic element, as the characters may be trying to find love in a difficult political climate.