Collected Poems 1901-1918 in Two Volumes. Volume I.

Name: Collected Poems 1901-1918 in Two Volumes. Volume I.
Author: Walter De la Mare

By Walter De la Mare

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A wide-ranging poetry collection that alternates lyrical, narrative, and reflective modes to explore memory, domestic life, and the uncanny. Poems often transform familiar natural and household scenes into moments of wonder, melancholy, or quiet dread, while other pieces take on dramatic voices or compact meditations on time and mortality. The work balances character sketches and dreamlike reveries with formal variety—sonnet, narrative lyric, and short vignette—emphasizing sound, atmosphere, and suggestion to probe how past impressions and mysterious presences persist within everyday experience.

About the Author

Walter De la Mare

Walter De la Mare was an English poet, short story writer, and novelist, celebrated for his lyrical and imaginative works. His poetry often explores themes of nature, childhood, and the supernatural, showcasing a unique blend of whimsy and melancholy. Among his notable collections are "Collected Poems 1901-1918," which reflects his mastery of verse, and "Peacock Pie," a beloved book of rhymes for children. De la Mare's storytelling is exemplified in his novel "Henry Brocken," which takes readers on a fantastical journey through rich and strange realms. His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the realms of children's literature and poetry.