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Better Far to Pass Away

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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Better Far to Pass Away - Read by ALP (Algy Pug)
Better Far to Pass Away - Read by CMP (CaprishaPage)
Better Far to Pass Away - Read by EEP (Ernst Pattynama)
Better Far to Pass Away - Read by JCM (Jason Mills)
Better Far to Pass Away - Read by JM (Jannie Meisberger)
Better Far to Pass Away - Read by JN (Julia Niedermaier)
Better Far to Pass Away - Read by PY (Peter Yearsley)
Better Far to Pass Away - Read by RG (Ruth Golding)
Better Far to Pass Away - Read by RN (ravenotation)
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