Ce poète et dramaturge anglais fut également un érudit d'art respecté. Son œuvre est connue pour sa profondeur poétique et son aperçu artistique. Il a particulièrement exploré les thèmes de la guerre et de la perte, ses vers trouvant souvent un écho dans les cérémonies commémoratives officielles. Ses contributions ont laissé une marque indélébile dans la littérature anglaise.
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Poems On The Great War (1914)
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A prominent figure in modernist poetry, Robert Laurence Binyon was born to Quaker parents and educated at Trinity College, Oxford. His notable contributions include the poignant poem "For the Fallen," which memorialized the losses of World War I. Binyon also played a crucial role in introducing imagist poets to East Asian art. His career at The British Museum focused on art literature, culminating in works on William Blake and translations of Dante's "Divine Comedy." He continued to write until his death in 1943.
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This beautiful collection of poetry showcases the work of Laurence Binyon, a prominent English poet and art historian. His work is marked by vivid imagery, deep emotion, and a profound love for nature. The title poem, 'The Death of Adam', is a moving meditation on the transience of life and the beauty of the natural world. This collection is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the power and beauty of poetry.