Walter, Matthew George
The New Penguin Book of First World War Poetry (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141181905
- author:
- Walter, Matthew George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.54 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Literature: Texts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry is a powerful anthology of poetry from the Great War, featuring a diverse range of voices and experiences. The collection brings together famous verses by poets such as Rupert Brooke, Siegfried Sassoon, and Wilfred Owen, alongside the lyrics of soldiers' songs and poetry from women writing from the home front. Arranged thematically, the selections take the reader through the stages of the war, from conscription to its aftermath, offering a unique and profoundly moving blend of voices.