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Chasing the Phantom - Lost Poems of WWI Poet Nowell Oxland

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Chasing the Phantom brings together the lost poems and stories of Lieutenant Nowell Oxland, a 24-year-old poet who fell at Gallipoli in 1915. Though his name is largely unknown, his poem 'Farewell' appeared anonymously in The Times only days after his death, hinting at a talent cut short. The volume presents Oxland's unpublished work for the first time. Readers will find pieces that move from dark gothic and supernatural moods to witty, comic sketches, reflecting the wide emotional range of a soldier-writer. The book also includes a thoughtful foreword by a respected nature writer, who connects Oxland's verses to the rivers, curlews, and oozels of his native Cumberland. For anyone interested in World War I, military history, or poetry, this collection offers a rare, personal glimpse into the mind of a young officer who wrote while marching toward battle. It adds depth to the historical record and provides moving, lyrical reflections on home, loss, and the landscape that shaped his imagination.

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Discover Oxland's unpublished poems and short stories, giving readers access to material that has never appeared before and revealing the voice of a young WWI poet who died at Gallipoli.

Experience a wide literary range, from darkly gothic and supernatural pieces to light-hearted comic tales, showing Oxland's versatility and the emotional breadth of war-time writing.

Read the only known poem 'Farewell', published anonymously in The Times nine days after Oxland's death, a moving tribute that captures his longing for home.

A foreword by a respected nature writer provides insight into Oxland's deep connection to the Cumberland landscape, enriching the reader's appreciation of the natural imagery woven through his work.

Gain a personal perspective on World War I through the eyes of a 24-year-old lieutenant, adding depth to historical study and offering a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict.

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Format: paperback
ASIN: 1919254900
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Military History > World War I
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 17 September 2025
Listed Since: 01 November 2025

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