Blenheim oranges

Item

Title

Identifier

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Creator

Thomas, Edward (1878-1917)

Abstract

Written while resting from mathematical training in London at his parents' home. Lines 17-24 recall Edward Thomas' affection for the old London houses of his youth. This manuscript is untitled but it is labeled 'Blenheim Oranges' in 'Edward Thomas Collected Poems'. This is after the title provided by Edward Thomas to in a letter to Eleanor Farjeon of 19 September 1916.

Date

August 1916

Date Created

1916-08-26

Temporal Coverage

1916-08-27

Spatial Coverage

Balham, London, England

Source

Leaf

Medium

Paper

Format

Pen

Type

Poem

Contributor

Alisa Miller

Publisher

The First World War Poetry Digital Archive

Subject

Allied Forces
Commemoration
Somme