Rupert Brooke
Rupert Brooke was an English poet born on August 3, 1887, in Rugby, Warwickshire. He is best remembered for his early poetry that often celebrated the beauty of nature and the ideals of youth. Brooke's works reflect a charming blend of romanticism and modernity, capturing the spirit of a generation on the cusp of change. His most famous poem, "The Soldier," written during World War I, embodies the patriotic fervor and poignant melancholy of a young man facing the harsh realities of war. Despite his short life, ending in 1915 at the age of 27, Brooke's lyrical voice continues to resonate with readers today.
As you explore Rupert Brooke's poetry in this app, you'll encounter themes of love, loss, and the fleeting nature of life, all delivered with a sensitivity that is quintessentially his. His ability to evoke deep emotion through beautifully crafted verses makes his work a treasure for any poetry lover. So, take a moment to dive into his collection and experience the enduring charm of Brooke’s literary legacy.
Success
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Success by Rupert Brooke. This was the weekly poetry project for April 19th, 2009.
The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke
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Rupert Chawner Brooke was an English poet known for his idealistic War Sonnets written during the First World War (especially The Soldier), …
Seaside
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 21 recordings of Seaside by Rupert Brooke. This was the Weekly Poetry project for August 19, 2012.Rupert Chawn…
Letters From America
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"[Rupert Brooke] started in May 1913 on a journey to the United States, Canada, and the South Seas, from which he returned next year at…
The Hill
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of The Hill by Rupert Brooke. This was the Weekly Poetry project for May 15, 2011.Rupert Chawner…
The Call
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 19 recordings of The Call by Rupert Brooke. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for April 21st, 2013.
The Soldier
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 20 recordings of The Soldier by Rupert Brooke. This poem was written, as the concluding part of a series of so…
Day and NIght
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Rupert Brooke was both fair to see and winning in his ways. There was at the first contact both bloom and charm; and most of all there was l…
1914, and Other Poems
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This is a volume of poems by Rupert Brooke, named after the famous poems "1914", written during and about World War I. Brooke hims…
Heaven
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 8 recordings of Heaven by Rupert Brooke. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of August 16th, 2008…
The Charm
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To all who knew him, the man himself was at least as important as his work. "As to his talk" — I quote again from Mr. Somerset — &…
Rupert Brooke
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A number of poems by Rupert Brooke, collected and published in 1925. - Summary by KevinS
A Channel Passage
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 10 recordings of A Channel Passage by Rupert Brooke. This was the weekly poetry project for August 30th, 2009.
Doubts
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of Doubts by Rupert Brooke.This was the Weekly Poetry project for February 25, 2024. ------R…
One Day
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of One Day by by Rupert Brooke.This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 6, 2025. ------B…