Flecker's Declining Health and Return to England
Poet involved
What happened
In 1915, as his health deteriorated due to tuberculosis, Flecker returned to England from Constantinople. This return marked a poignant moment in his life, as he faced the reality of his illness and the limitations it imposed on his creative output.
Literary impact
Flecker's declining health profoundly affected his poetry, infusing it with a sense of urgency and introspection. The themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of beauty became more pronounced in his later works, reflecting his personal struggles during this period.
Source: Wikipedia
