Better Far to Pass Away
Author(s): Richard Dennys
Genre(s): Multi-version (weekly And Fortnightly Poetry)
Narrators: Algy Pug, CaprishaPage, Ernst Pattynama, Jason Mills, Jannie Meisberger, Julia Niedermaier, Peter Yearsley, Ruth Golding, Ravenotation
Number of Chapters: 9
Length: 18 minutes
Language: English
At this time of year, we dedicate the Fortnightly Poetry project to the fallen in war. This poem, written at a time when the average life expectancy of an officer at the front was a mere six weeks, vividly demonstrates a young officer's expectation and acceptance of his own death. (Summary by Ruth Golding)
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The audiobook Better Far to Pass Away falls under the genres of Multi-version (weekly And Fortnightly Poetry). It is written by Richard Dennys.