Now all roads lead to France and heavy is the tread
Of the living; but the dead returning lightly dance.
Edward Thomas, Roads

Monday, 14 October 2019

Housman's "Grenadier"


Written by A. E. Housman sometime between 1895 and January 1901.




3 comments:

  1. Must have been before Victoria died or it would refer to the King, no? That would put the date between 1895 and January 1901.

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  2. Excellent catch, Tom. Thanks.

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  3. Could a Queen Consort have been used as a recruiting foil?

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