| In Flanders Fields and Other Poems (WWI Centenary Series) Contributor(s): McCrae, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1473314127 ISBN-13: 9781473314122 Publisher: Last Post Press OUR PRICE: $22.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Canadian - History | Military - World War I - History | Canada - Post-confederation (1867-) |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.53 lbs) 184 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: ""John McCrae, physician, soldier, and poet, died in France a Lieutenant-Colonel with the Canadian forces. The poem which gives this collection of his lovely verse its name has been extensively reprinted, and received with unusual enthusiasm. The volume contains, as well, a striking essay in character by his friend, Sir Andrew Macphail."" This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context. |