I got that far by spending most of my weekend sitting on my bed with my laptop, surrounded by reference books (though one of them turned out to be pretty much useless, since it was all about the upper classes). Today I need to check a historical fact or two and look at some usages in the OED, and try to come up with a title, probably from a song or poem from the period. I'll do those things online. I don't have the time available to get library books and dig through them. (Now I know some useful sources I'd like to/need to add to my home collection!)
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I got that far by spending most of my weekend sitting on my bed with my laptop, surrounded by reference books (though one of them turned out to be pretty much useless, since it was all about the upper classes). Today I need to check a historical fact or two and look at some usages in the OED, and try to come up with a title, probably from a song or poem from the period. I'll do those things online. I don't have the time available to get library books and dig through them. (Now I know some useful sources I'd like to/need to add to my home collection!)
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Sassoon, "To Any Dead Officer"
To Any Dead Officer Well, how are things in Heaven? I wish you'd say, Because I'd like to know that you're all right. Tell me, have you found…
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Sassoon, "Lovers"
Lovers You were glad to-night: and now you've gone away. Flushed in the dark, you put your dreams to bed; But as you fall asleep I hear you say…
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Edmund Blunden, "Premature Rejoicing"
Premature Rejoicing What's that over there? Thiepval Wood. Take a steady look at it; it'll do you good. Here, these glasses will help you. See…
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