Edward Thomas and Plants

Rowan, Middleton ORCID: 0000-0002-5729-0171 (2021) Edward Thomas and Plants. Journal of the Friends of the Dymock Poets, 20. pp. 110-114.

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Abstract

This article explores the relationship between humans and plants in the poems 'Beauty' and 'The Penny Whistle' by Edward Thomas. The contrasting perspectives offered by the poems are discussed in relation to issues including mental health, education, and childhood. The article is adapted from a talk given at the Edward Thomas Literary Festival, held in October 2020.

Item Type: Article
Article Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Edward Thomas; plants; childhood; mental health; education; poetry
Subjects: P Language and Literature > PR English literature > PR500 Poetry
Divisions: Schools and Research Institutes > School of Creative Arts
Research Priority Areas: Culture, Continuity, and Transformation
Depositing User: Rowan Middleton
Date Deposited: 02 Mar 2021 14:09
Last Modified: 16 Oct 2023 11:19
URI: https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/9415

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