02129cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500290016226400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750800900040852012180049853400450171665300350176185600430179652559UtSlPG20260610134218.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aHornung, E. W.q(Ernest William),d1866-192114aThe Ballad of Ensign Joy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-07-11  aProduced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive  a"The Ballad of Ensign Joy" by E. W. Hornung is a narrative poem written during the early 20th century, specifically during the World War I era. The poem explores themes of love, valor, and the harsh realities of war through the eyes of its protagonist, Ensign Joy, and his romantic interest, Ermyntrude. It captures the emotional landscape of young soldiers responding to their country's call, intertwining personal relationships with the broader context of conflict.  The story follows Ensign Joy, a youthful soldier whose playful demeanor is contrasted with the grim nature of warfare he faces. He shares a complicated relationship with Ermyntrude, a girl representing traditional values and societal expectations. As Joy ventures to the front lines, he pens letters filled with bravado and humor, masking the horrors he witnesses. Ultimately, as the war progresses, his spirited character encounters the war's brutal truth, leading to a pivotal moment of shame and sacrifice. The poem concludes with reflections on love and loss, emphasizing the resilience of those left behind as they navigate their grief and continuing lives amidst the backdrop of war's memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52559