Reilly, Catherine W.
Scars Upon My Heart
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844082254
- author:
- Reilly, Catherine W.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 132mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Poetry & poets: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Scars Upon My Heart by Catherine W. Reilly is a poignant anthology of women's war poetry, rediscovered and re-released after sixty years. This collection sheds new light on the experiences of women during the First World War, revealing a more complex and nuanced view of their roles and emotions. The poems, written by women who nursed the victims of trench warfare, lost loved ones, and struggled to cope with the horrors of war, offer a powerful and moving record of their experiences. The anthology includes works by notable poets such as Nancy Cunard, Rose Macaulay, and Edith Sitwell, who challenged the common perception of women as "ignorant and idealistic". Through their poetry, these women express the pain, pity, and resilience that defined their lives during this tumultuous period. This collection is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the impact of war on women, and a testament to the enduring power of poetry to capture the human experience.
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