The Three Hills, and Other Poems

"The Three Hills, and Other Poems by Sir John Collings Squire and Charles Baudelaire" is a poetic collection written in the early 20th century. It features a range of themes, exploring the human experience, beauty, nature, and existential introspection through verse. The book includes both original works by Sir John Collings Squire as well as translations of poems by the renowned French poet Charles Baudelaire, merging different poetic traditions and styles. In this collection, readers encounter a variety of poems that reflect a deep engagement with nature and the complexities of human emotions. Squire's pieces often focus on the relationship between humanity and the natural world, contemplating themes of time, beauty, and solitude, as exemplified in the titular poem "The Three Hills." Meanwhile, the translations from Baudelaire evoke a sense of melancholy and yearning, touching on subjects such as grief, desire, and the ephemerality of life. The duality of content – Squire's own contemplative verses alongside Baudelaire's rich imagery and emotional depth – creates a layered exploration of poetic expression that invites readers to ponder the interconnections of life and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Sir John Collings Squire was a British writer, most notable as editor of the London Mercury, a major literary magazine in the interwar period. He antagonised several eminent authors, but attracted a coterie that was dubbed the Squirearchy. He was also a poet and historian, who captained a famous literary cricket-team called the Invalids.