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""Poems (1904-1917)"" is a definitive collection of the poetic works of Wilfrid Wilson Gibson, reflecting the transition of British literature from the late Victorian era through the upheaval of the Great War. Gibson, a prominent figure among the Georgian poets, is celebrated for his shift away from conventional lyricism toward a gritty, compassionate realism. His verses frequently center on the lives of industrial workers, miners, and rural laborers, bringing a new level of social consciousness to early twentieth-century poetry. This volume features some of Gibson's most enduring contributions to literature, including his poignant and direct observations of the First World War. Unlike the grandiosity of earlier war verse, Gibson's poetry focuses on the individual human experience, capturing the psychological and physical toll of conflict with startling clarity. ""Poems (1904-1917)"" serves as both a literary landmark and a moving historical record, offering readers a deep dive into the themes of labor, nature, and the resilience of the human spirit during a period of profound global change. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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