(Based on Verses New and Old - Poetry Collection, 1926)
Galsworthy's ventures into poetry, as seen in this collection, represent a departure in form from his typical prose and drama. While his prose often employs a clear, accessible style for social commentary, his poetry tends toward:
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Complex, abstract philosophical arguments in rhyme.
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Direct, journalistic reporting of social events.
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Lyrical expression, personal mood, observations of nature, and often a sense of melancholy or quiet contemplation.
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Experimental free verse rejecting traditional meter and rhyme entirely.