Ivor Gurney war ein Komponist und Autor, dessen Werk sich mit tiefen emotionalen und psychologischen Landschaften auseinandersetzt. Seine frühe musikalische Ausbildung legte den Grundstein für ein bemerkenswertes Talent, obwohl seine künstlerische Reise oft von inneren Kämpfen geprägt war. Gurneys Lyrik, geschmiedet im Fegefeuer des Ersten Weltkriegs, besitzt eine rohe Ehrlichkeit und eine ergreifende Sensibilität, die sowohl persönliches Leiden als auch die breitere menschliche Erfahrung einfängt. Seine Prosa, ähnlich wie seine Musik, ringt mit der Spannung zwischen kreativer Intensität und einer fragilen Psyche, was ihn zu einer einzigartigen und berührenden literarischen Figur macht.
In this new edition Gurney's poems have been re-ordered to take into account new scholarship with the texts having been revised and corrected against the manuscripts. Gurney is now acknowledged as one of the major war poets with a resurgence in public interest.
This selection of over 150 of Ivor Gurney's poems, was made by the poet P.J. Kavanagh from his edition of the Collected Poems of Ivor Gurney. It is reissued now, with a few corrected readings, and with a Chronology and Introduction to Gurney's life, by P.J. Kavanagh.
The composition of "Carol of the Skiddaw Yowes," based on Edmund Casson's poem, captures the festive spirit while addressing the challenges faced by ewes in the Lake District's mountains. Originally published in 1919, this piece is part of the Classic Music Collection, which features a vast library of renowned musical works. These compositions are reproduced from authoritative editions, making them accessible for both musicians and music students globally.
The book offers a faithful reproduction of the original work, preserving its content and style. It aims to maintain the integrity of the text while providing readers with an authentic experience of the author's voice and vision. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the historical context and significance of the original publication.
The book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a house dedicated to producing large print editions. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision, ensuring that important historical texts are available to a wider audience.