Harvey, F. W. (Frederick William) 1888-1957 creator Frodsham, George Horsfall 1863-1937 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Gloucestershire Friends: Poems From a German Prison Camp" by F. W. Harvey is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. The book encapsulates the thoughts, emotions, and experiences of a soldier confined in a German prison camp, reflecting on themes of love, loneliness, and nostalgia for home. Through his verses, Harvey expresses the deep longing for England and a poignant sense of loss related to his friendships and connections disrupted by war. The poems in this collection explore a wide range of sentiments, showcasing the author’s affection for Gloucestershire and the tranquility of his homeland, juxtaposed with the distress of imprisonment. The emotional depth is evident as Harvey reminisces about his mother, his comrades, and the beauty of nature, while grappling with the harsh realities of war and captivity. Pieces like "Loneliness" and "Christmas in Prison" poignantly convey the contrast between joyous memories and the sorrow in the present moment. Through lyrical expressions, Harvey captures the complexities of human emotion in the face of adversity, crafting a heartfelt tribute to both his loved ones and the camaraderie among soldiers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-09-22 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) Originally published: United Kingdom: Sidgwick and Jackson, Ltd., 1917 World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry Gloucestershire (England) -- Poetry PR United Kingdom: Sidgwick and Jackson, Ltd., 1917 https://archive.org/details/gloucestershiref00harv/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66362 https://archive.org/details/gloucestershiref00harv/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66362 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134530.0 66362