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Gilbert Frankau was a prolific English novelist, short story writer, and poet. He rose to prominence in the early 20th century, publishing his first novel in 1908. His work often depicted the lives and experiences of the British upper-middle class, exploring themes of love, marriage, societal expectations, and the changing world order in the ...
- Headquarters by Gilbert Frankau
Analysis (ai): Gilbert Frankau's "Headquarters" captures the...
- Headquarters by Gilbert Frankau
Aug 12, 2012 · Gilbert Frankau (1884-1952) has hovered at the edges of the war poetry canon for many decades.
Gilbert Frankau (1884-1952) wrote a very large number of novels, in both verse and prose, and little of it was science-fictional or fantastic; interestingly, however, his mother Julia Frankau (1859-1916) wrote at least one supernatural novel, under the name of Frank Danby, and Gilbert was the father of the novelist Pamela Frankau.
Gilbert Frankau was a popular British novelist. He was known also for verse (he was a war poet of World War I) including a number of verse novels, and short stories. He was born in London into a Jewish family, but was baptised as an Anglican at the age of 13.
Jan 2, 2008 · Gilbert Frankau was born in London on April 21, 1884, the eldest son of Arthur Frankau (ca. 1845-1904) and his wife Julia (nèe. Davis, 1859-1916). His father ran Joseph Frankau & Co., the cigar importing business that had been established by Gilbert's paternal grandfather, who had moved from Diespak, Bavaria, to London in 1837.
Jul 26, 2012 · In this powerful collection, Frankau uses his own experiences from the battlefields of France, particularly the battle of Loos, to convey the multifaceted relationship between the soldiers and their guns, which are depicted both as tools of destruction and as cruel masters.
Analysis (ai): Gilbert Frankau's "Headquarters" captures the contrasting realities of war and civilian life during World War I. While trenches endure relentless shelling and danger, headquarters operates a league away, where maps and orders plan the upcoming bombardment.
