The Georgian Poets: Heralds of Modern Age
Overview of the Georgian Poets Background Flourished during the reign of George V (1911-1936). Though they had various characteristics, they were not conscious of belonging to a specific group. Imitated past poets and often ignored contemporary problems, yet saw themselves as heralds of a new age. Robert Graves' View Graves initially claimed to belong to this group but later broke away. Described their recommendations as discarding archaic diction and poetic constructions. Favored avoiding formally religious, philosophic, or improving themes, focusing instead on unemotional subjects like nature, love, leisure, old age, childhood, animals, and sleep. Criticism and Quality Though the quantity of work produced was great, the quality was not of a high order. Poets generally associated with this group had their work published in the five volumes of Georgian Poetry (1911-12, 1913-15, 1916-17, 1918-19, and 1920-22). Notable Georgian Poets Walter De La Mare (1873-1957): The Enchanter of Dreamland Write…