The Life and Selected Works

by John Frayn Turner

Rupert Brooke's short life was filled to brimming with drama and romance. Today he is the best known of that extraordinary collection of British Poets of the Great War. Tragically his life was cut short but not before he produced arguably the finest poetry of the 20th Century, the best examples of which are in this book.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2005

About the author

John Frayn Turner is a British author specializing in military history.

Reviews

[Christopher Sibley · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a biography, this is a good overview of Brooke's life. Whilst written in a nice flowing narrative, it avoids controversies and still manages to convey a strong sense of the history surrounding the man and presents with both obscure and well known examples of his works. However, the book will disappoint readers wishing to explore the complexities of Brooke's sexuality and the impact it had upon his poetry.