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Grave of Rupert Brooke in Skyros
Crosses on the Greek island of Skyros marking the grave of the English poet, Rupert Brooke (1887-1915), where he was buried having died a sea, having contracted septicaemia from an infected mosquito bite. He had joined the Royal Naval Division. The Sketch magazine, which published this photograph quoted his most famous, and as it turned out, prescient, lines, If I should die, think only this of me. That theres some corner of a foreign field. That is for ever England. Date: 1918
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In this evocative photograph, the final resting place of the renowned English poet, Rupert Brooke (1887-1915), is marked by a simple cross on the picturesque Greek island of Skyros. Brooke, a celebrated poet of the First World War era, tragically passed away on this island at the young age of 27, having contracted septicaemia from an infected mosquito bite while serving in the Royal Naval Division during the war. The poignant image of Brooke's grave, with its solitary cross standing against a backdrop of lush greenery and clear blue skies, has become an enduring symbol of the poet's enduring connection to his homeland, England. The lines from one of his most famous poems, "The Soldier," which were published posthumously in 1918 by The Sketch magazine, resonate deeply with the scene before us: "If I should die, think only this of me: That there's some corner of a foreign field That is for ever England." Brooke's untimely death during the First World War, and the poignant words he left behind, serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by so many during that tumultuous period in history. The image of his grave, with its solitary cross standing proudly against the backdrop of the Greek island, is a testament to the enduring power of poetry to capture the human experience and evoke emotion long after the events that inspired them have passed. This photograph, taken in 1918, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of war, loss, and the enduring power of the written word. The crosses on the island of Skyros, marking the final resting place of Rupert Brooke, serve as a poignant reminder of the poet's connection to his homeland, and the enduring impact of his words on generations to come.
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