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100 1 _aBewsher, Paul,
_d1894-1966
245 1 4 _aThe Dawn Patrol, and other poems of an aviator
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-04-30
508 _aProduced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The Dawn Patrol, and other poems of an aviator" by Paul Bewsher is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically amidst the backdrop of World War I. This book explores the unique experiences of an aviator, reflecting on themes of flying, war, loss, and the beauty of the skies versus the harsh realities of conflict. Bewsher, a member of the Royal Naval Air Service, channels his emotions and thoughts about humanity and aviation into verse, marking a significant moment in English literature that embraces a new perspective from the air. The collection comprises a range of poems that articulate the joys and sorrows of flying and soldiering. In pieces like "The Dawn Patrol," Bewsher captures the serene beauty of dawn flights over the sea while acknowledging the looming presence of war. Other poems, such as "The Crash," reflect on deep personal loss and the horror associated with wartime experiences, effectively juxtaposing the exhilaration of flight against the backdrop of death and destruction. Through his evocative language and poignant imagery, Bewsher conveys the tumultuous emotions tied to bravery, friendship, and the sacrifice faced by airmen during the war, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the life of an aviator in this turbulent era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
653 _aAeronautics -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35996
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