Ardours and Endurances; Also, A Faun's Holiday & Poems and Phantasies (eBook)

In 'Ardours and Endurances; Also, A Faun's Holiday & Poems and Phantasies,' Robert Nichols produces a work that resounds with the emotional and experiential depth of early 20th-century poetry. This anthology pulsates with vivid depictions of the human condition, rendered in a lyrical and often pastoral style which deftly combines traditional forms with the modern sensibility of its time. As a significant contribution to World War I literature, Nichols' collection stands apart for its poignant reflection of wartime sentiment and its celebration of the natural world as a counterpoint to the horrors of conflict. The literary style navigates through a spectrum of emotions, from the fiery passion of ardours to the lingering sorrow of endurances, offering a nuanced exploration of resilience and vulnerability.nnAuthor Robert Nichols was profoundly influenced by his experiences in the Great War, affording him a bitter taste of life's impermanence and the preciousness of human endeavors. His background—son of Victorian poet John Bowyer Nichols and educated at Trinity College, Oxford—contributed to his classical sensibilities and his capacity for astute observation, traits that are deeply etched into his poetry. The process of writing served as both an artistic pursuit and a therapeutic device for Nichols, enabling him to transpose the chaos of trench warfare into structured verse, thereby navigating his trauma and mirroring the complexities of the era.nnThis republication of 'Ardours and Endurances; Also, A Faun's Holiday & Poems and Phantasies' is a reinvigoration of Robert Nichols' legacy, inviting contemporary readers to rediscover the potency of his work. DigiCat Publishing dutifully restores this classic for new generations, ensuring that its examination of passion, pain, and the ephemeral beauty of existence is not lost to the annals of time. Scholars of war literature, poetry enthusiasts, and readers in search of the human experience articulated through eloquent verse will find this collection a compelling and enriching addition to their personal libraries.