In Romney marsh /

Question 1

who wrote ‘In Romney Marsh’ and in what year?

Answer 1

John Davidson, in 1920

Question 2

can you give some context about the poet and poem?

Answer 2

mid 19th/early 20th century, Scottish poet, playwright and novelist. he Committed suicide in 1909 by drowning himself in Cornwall. he had been diagnosed with depression and cancer and had financial difficulties.

Question 3

can you give some quotes?

Answer 3

i saw the yellow sunlight fall// A veil of purple vapour flowed// the upper air like sapphire glowed:// and roses filled heaven’s central gates// the saffron beach, all diamond drops// and beads of surge, prolonged the roar// night sank: like flakes of silver fire// the beach, with all its organ stops// prolonged the roar//

Question 4

what is the structure of the poem?

Answer 4

7 regular stanzas. regular rhyme scheme ABAB- every other line rhymes echoing the rhythms of the ocean.