Rupert Brooke, Heaven (1914 and Quotes

A collection of quotes by Rupert Brooke, Heaven (1914 and .

Rupert Brooke (1887-1915) was an English poet known for his idealistic war sonnets. He gained popularity with his collection "1914 and Other Poems," which included the highly acclaimed poem "The Soldier." Written at the onset of World War I, Brooke's verse espoused patriotic sentiments and glorified the sacrifice of soldiers. His work exuded a sense of boundless optimism that contrasted with the realities of war. Sadly, Brooke died in 1915 from an infected mosquito bite while traveling with the British Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. Despite his short life, his poetry continues to resonate as a testament to the romanticized notions of war prevalent during the early 20th century.

But somewhere, beyond Space and Time,Is wetter water, slimie

But somewhere, beyond Space and Time,Is wetter water, slimier slime!And there (they trust) there swimmeth OneWho swam ere rivers were begun,Immense, of fishy form and mind,Squamous, omnipotent, and kind.

Rupert Brooke, Heaven (1914 and