Brooke (br k), Rupert Chawner 1887-1915. British poet known for his war poetry suffused with a romantic patriotic quality. |
Brooke [brʊk]
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1. (Biographies / Brooke, Alan Francis) Alan Francis. See (1st Viscount) Alanbrooke
2. (Biographies / Brooke, Sir James (1803-1868) M, British, MILITARY: soldier, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) Sir James. 1803-68, British soldier; first rajah of Sarawak (1841-63)
3. (Biographies / Brooke, Rupert (Chawner) (1887-1915) M, British, WRITING: poet) Rupert (Chawner). 1887-1915, British lyric poet, noted for his idealistic war poetry, which made him a national hero
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| Noun | 1. | Brooke - English lyric poet (1887-1915) |
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