A short survey of the life of the well known British poet, Rupert Brooke, who was killed in the first World War. His poems dealt with life, love and above all his love of England. The famous poem “The old vicarage, Grantchester” is spoken and illustrated by views of the countryside, buildings and people of England.
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ACMI Identifier
320467
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Description and travel
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Poetry - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Literature → Brooke, Rupert, 1887-1915
Literature → Poets - Biography
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)