First World War Poetry
First World War Poetry by Jon Silkin, published by Penguin Publishing Group on January 28, 1982, is a 282-page anthology that presents a collection of poetry reflecting on the First World War. This edition includes five new poems and features the works of 38 British, European, and American writers, capturing the profound impact of the war through their words.
Readers will find that this anthology goes beyond mere documentation, embedding the horror of the war in the collective consciousness through poetry. The selected works highlight the emotional and psychological experiences of those affected by the conflict, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of war literature. This collection serves as a poignant reminder of the power of poetry to convey complex human emotions and experiences during one of history’s most tumultuous periods.
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The recent PBS 8-part miniseries THE GREAT WAR sparked renewed interest in the First World War. More than photographs or eyewitness reports, the poetry written during the embedded the horror of the war in our consciousness. Now, supplemented with five new poems, the works of 38 British, European, and American writers collected here include some of the most outstanding and poignant poems of this century.
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