| The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry Contributor(s): Various (Author), Walter, George (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0141181907 ISBN-13: 9780141181905 Publisher: Penguin Group OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: Unrivaled in its range and intensity, the poetry of World War I continues to have a powerful effect on readers. This newly edited anthology reflects the diverse experiences of those who lived through the war, bringing together the words of poets, soldiers, and civilians affected by the conflict. Here are famous verses by Rupert Brooke, Siegfried Sassoon, and Wilfred Owen; poetry by women writing from the home front; and the anonymous lyrics of soldiers songs. Arranged thematically, the selections take the reader through the wars stages, from conscription to its aftermath, and offer a blend of voices that is both unique and profoundly moving. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Anthologies (multiple Authors) - Poetry | Subjects & Themes - Death, Grief, Loss - Poetry | American - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Penguin Classics |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 5.1" W x 7.84" (0.74 lbs) 400 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Unrivaled in its range and intensity, the poetry of World War I continues to have a powerful effect on readers. This newly edited anthology reflects the diverse experiences of those who lived through the war, bringing together the words of poets, soldiers, and civilians affected by the conflict. Here are famous verses by Rupert Brooke, Siegfried Sassoon, and Wilfred Owen; poetry by women writing from the home front; and the anonymous lyrics of soldiers' songs. Arranged thematically, the selections take the reader through the war's stages, from conscription to its aftermath, and offer a blend of voices that is both unique and profoundly moving. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. |