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Requiem
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025949710
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Requiem is a profound and lyrical exploration of mortality, faith, and the various paths taken through life. Written by the celebrated poet Humbert Wolfe, this ambitious sequence of poems categorizes humanity into two distinct groups-the Winners and the Losers-and examines their respective journeys toward the ultimate stillness of death.
Through a series of monologues and reflections, Wolfe gives voice to diverse archetypal figures such as the soldier, the harlot, the saint, and the lover, weaving a rich tapestry of human experience and spiritual longing. The work is noted for its rhythmic beauty and its ability to balance traditional verse forms with a modern sensibility. It captures a contemplative mood, offering a meditative space for readers to engage with the enduring questions of existence and the legacy of the soul.
As one of Wolfe's most acclaimed literary achievements, Requiem remains a significant example of early 20th-century British poetry. It showcases the author's mastery of language, his sharp intellectual insight, and his deep empathy for the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit in the face of the eternal.
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