An Insight Into the Poetry of World War I: A New Perspective

An Insight Into the Poetry of World War I: A New Perspective

Online event
Thursday, Mar 19
Overview

Join us as we hear from Gay Longbottom, who will take us on a powerful journey through the shifting moods of World War I poetry.

Join us as we hear from Gay, who will take us on a powerful journey through the shifting moods of World War I poetry.

In her webinar on Thursday, March 19th, Gay will explore the changing perspectives of the war, from Rupert Brooke’s romantic illusions to Wilfred Owen’s bitter disillusionment.

She’ll also touch on:
• Poetry written by women during the war
• French and German poetic perspectives
• How mood and experience shaped the literature of the time

We look forward to another thought-provoking session with Gay.

Join us as we hear from Gay Longbottom, who will take us on a powerful journey through the shifting moods of World War I poetry.

Join us as we hear from Gay, who will take us on a powerful journey through the shifting moods of World War I poetry.

In her webinar on Thursday, March 19th, Gay will explore the changing perspectives of the war, from Rupert Brooke’s romantic illusions to Wilfred Owen’s bitter disillusionment.

She’ll also touch on:
• Poetry written by women during the war
• French and German poetic perspectives
• How mood and experience shaped the literature of the time

We look forward to another thought-provoking session with Gay.

About Gay

After a lengthy career teaching English, Social Studies, and ESOL in secondary schools in Christchurch, as well as Speech and Drama and Public Speaking in her private studio, Gay now focuses on teaching communication skills to students in schools as an itinerant teacher. She also offers lessons to adults in her home studio in picturesque Picton. Additionally, Gay serves as an Examiner for Speech NZ.

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