Selected Poems and Letters
Selected Poems and Letters by Isaac Rosenberg, published by Enitharmon Press in October 2010, is an illustrated collection that showcases the significant contributions of Rosenberg, a notable artistic figure of the First World War. This edition compiles a selection of his most important poems, including well-known works such as “Dead Man’s Dump” and “Break of Day in the Trenches,” alongside revealing letters that provide insight into his experiences and thoughts during a tumultuous period.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of Rosenberg’s artistic journey, highlighting his unique perspective shaped by his background and education at the Slade School of Art. The collection not only features his poetry but also includes an authoritative introduction and a detailed chronology by his biographer, Jean Liddiard. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of poetry and correspondence, particularly in the context of war and its profound impact on creativity. With 180 pages, this illustrated edition is presented in English, offering a thoughtful exploration of Rosenberg’s enduring legacy.
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Isaac Rosenberg has long been regarded as one of the most important artistic figures of the First World War. Poems such as ‘Dead Man’s Dump’ and ‘Break of Day in the Trenches’ have been included in every significant war anthology and have earned him a place in Poets’ Corner. He studied at the Slade School of Art at the same time as Stanley Spencer and Mark Gertler, showing promise as a painter. His poverty, education and background made him an outsider, yet it was just that experience which equipped him to cope with the unforeseen horror of war in the trenches: ‘I am determined that this war, with all its powers for devastation, shall not master my poeting.’ Inexplicably for such a major figure, Rosenberg’s work has been out of print for many years. In this Selected Poems and Letters, his biographer Jean Liddiard has made a substantial selection of his finest poems and most revealing letters, providing also an authoritative introduction and a detailed chronology.
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