Better Far to Pass Away

Richard Dennys (1884 - 1916)

At this time of year, we dedicate the Fortnightly Poetry project to the fallen in war. This poem, written at a time when the average life expectancy of an officer at the front was a mere six weeks, vividly demonstrates a young officer's expectation and acceptance of his own death. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

Genre(s): Multi-version (Weekly and Fortnightly poetry)

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Better Far to Pass Away - Read by ALP Algy Pug
00:01:53
Play 02 Better Far to Pass Away - Read by CMP CaprishaPage
00:02:11
Play 03 Better Far to Pass Away - Read by EEP Ernst Pattynama
00:02:14
Play 04 Better Far to Pass Away - Read by JCM Jason Mills
00:01:50
Play 05 Better Far to Pass Away - Read by JM Jannie Meisberger
00:02:12
Play 06 Better Far to Pass Away - Read by JN Julia Niedermaier
00:01:59
Play 07 Better Far to Pass Away - Read by PY Peter Yearsley
00:02:09
Play 08 Better Far to Pass Away - Read by RG Ruth Golding
00:02:12
Play 09 Better Far to Pass Away - Read by RN ravenotation
00:02:05