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Synopsis
Grit and gentleness meet in a distilled collection of nature and wartime verse.
This poetry collection, Poems in Oil, blends scenes of the natural world with the courage of ordinary people, offering thoughtful reflections on resilience, loss, and hope. Through spare, accessible lines, it frames moments from hedges and hills to the trauma and triumphs of war. The book invites readers to consider how beauty and bravery arise in daily life and in times of conflict, making it suitable for fans of both nature poetry and war poetry.
- Vivid nature imagery alongside scenes of wartime courage and sacrifice
- Portraits of individuals, families, and communities facing hardship
- Accessible verse that honors resilience without shying from difficulty
- A reflective, humane voice suitable for readers of historical poetry
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Poems in Oil: And Other Verse (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a vivid tapestry of life in the early 20th-century oil fields, primarily set against the backdrop of the burgeoning petroleum industry in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. The author's evocative poems paint a rich portrait of the people who inhabited this unique landscape ââ â from roughnecks and tool dressers to wildcatters and lease men, along with their families and the communities they built. Through a series of interconnected narratives, the poems explore universal themes of love, loss, hope, and resilience. The harsh realities of oil field life ââ â boom and bust cycles, dangerous working conditions, and the constant struggle against the elements ââ â are juxtaposed with moments of tenderness, humour, and human connection. The reader encounters characters like Spider Cass Malone, who leaves his sweetheart behind to fight in World War I and returns to find his once-worthless land transformed by an oil boom, and Sallie Shannon, whose family legacy is intertwined with the discovery of a gushing well on their property. The author's keen observations capture the essence of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who played a pivotal role in shaping the American oil industry. With its lyrical language and poignant storytelling, this book provides valuable insights into the human experience within a rapidly changing industrial landscape. Ultimately, it reminds us that amidst the pursuit of wealth and progress, it is the enduring bonds of family, community, and love that truly define our lives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333310271_0
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Poems in Oil And Other Verse Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333310271
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Poems in Oil And Other Verse Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333310271
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