Our Boys, and Other Poems by Alan L. Strang
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"Our Boys, and Other Poems" by Alan L. Strang is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century, specifically during the final years of World War I. Emphasizing themes of patriotism, childhood aspirations, and the beauty of nature, this work reflects the sentiments and experiences of a young boy growing up during a tumultuous period. Strang, who tragically passed away at a young age, captured a sense of innocence and
devotion in his writings. The collection includes a variety of poems addressing different subjects, such as the patriotic fervor felt as young boys marched off to war, a tribute to the author's brother serving in the military, and the simple yet profound desires of a child yearning to become a soldier. Additionally, the poems convey universal themes of hope, love, and the importance of remembrance, as seen in pieces honoring fallen heroes and expressing personal wishful thoughts for friends during special occasions. Strang's work encapsulates not only the spirit of his time but also the timeless emotions that resonate with readers today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Strang, Alan L., 1908-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Our Boys, and Other Poems |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36094 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36094-2 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 341 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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