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Available
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Publication
Penguin (1989), Edition: 2nd, Paperback, 304 pages
Description
A selection of poetry written during World War I. In the introduction Jon Silkin traces the changing mood of the poets - from patriotism through anger and compassion to an active desire for social change. The book includes work by Sassoon, Owen, Blunden, Rosenberg, Hardy and Lawrence.
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LibraryThing member jonfaith
My experience with poetry anthologies is limited as an adult reader. Given my pleasant experience with this volume, that is likely to change. Over the last few years while browsing poetry sections I have discovered that this anthology is near ubiquitous. I feel grateful I finally approached it. I
I discovered a few new poets I’ll approach again and my estimations of Sassoon, Owen and Blunden were undoubtedly confirmed.
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would be curious about corresponding verse from Turkey and the Balkans. I discovered a few new poets I’ll approach again and my estimations of Sassoon, Owen and Blunden were undoubtedly confirmed.
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Original publication date
1979
Physical description
304 p.; 7.8 inches
ISBN
0140183671 / 9780140183672