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on Spring Offensive [unfinished]It is about the German attacks, called the Spring Offensive, along the Western Front during the First World War.
by Wilfred Owen, 4 hours ago
There are some good comments below on the subject. And here is a link that might help:
http://www.1914-18.co.uk/owen/spring.htm
There are also some good sites on the internet on the Spring Offensive, one can be found here:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/german_spring_offensive_of_1918.htm
I hope this helps.
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on At Grass by Philip Larkin, 1 day ago
Larkin - At Grass
From guest Jane (contact)
A wonderfull poemthat is both bleak and optimistic in its commentary on ageing and becoming worthless in the eyes of society. I wish people would take care with their spelling though.
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