Dweller in Shadows

A moving and in-depth biography of an extraordinary English poet and composer haunted by the traumas of World War I and later confined to a mental asylum. This book delves into the life and work of Ivor Gurney, a talented artist who wrote some of the most anthologized poems of the war and composed unforgettable English songs. Despite his promising start as a student, Gurney's life was marked by his experiences on the front and his mental illness, leading to institutionalization. The author combines literary criticism, history, psychiatry, and musicology to provide a compelling and touching narrative that ensures that Gurney will not be forgotten.