Richard Aldington (revised edition)

Vivien Whelpton presents a detailed biography in Richard Aldington (revised edition), volume 1. This work examines the life of the prominent Imagist poet and author of Death of a Hero. The narrative traces his journey from adolescence through the turbulent literary circles of pre-war London. Whelpton analyzes his experiences as a soldier and his life during the First World War, utilizing his personal letters, poems, and novels to reconstruct his complex history.

This English authors biography explores the intellectual life of the twentieth century and the creative output of the Imagistes group. The text provides psychological insight into Aldington's character, focusing on his relationships with influential women like H.D. and Dorothy Yorke. Readers interested in poets and World War 1914-1918 history will find a nuanced study of a man navigating social scandals and post-war survivor's guilt. This volume offers a thorough look at a significant figure in English literature.