Better Far to Pass Away
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 |
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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 |