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Rupert Brooke: A Memoir (1918) is a book written by Edward Marsh, which provides a detailed account of the life of the renowned English poet Rupert Brooke. The book is a personal tribute to the author's close friend, who died at the young age of 27 while serving in the First World War. The memoir is divided into three sections, each covering a different period in Brooke's life. The first section explores his childhood and early education, while the second section delves into his university years at Cambridge, where he became part of the Bloomsbury Group and established himself as a talented poet. The final section covers Brooke's experiences as a soldier during the First World War, including his death in 1915.Throughout the book, Marsh provides insights into Brooke's personality, relationships, and creative process, drawing on personal anecdotes and correspondence. He also offers a glimpse into the cultural and political context of the time, including the impact of the war on British society.Overall, Rupert Brooke: A Memoir is a poignant and insightful tribute to a talented poet and a tragic figure in English literary history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.