Padgett, A. D.
War of the Poets
- ISBN 13:
- 9780957291935
- author:
- Padgett, A. D.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Adp Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 194
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 1 centimeters (0.24
- Genre:
- Biography, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The War of the Poets is a fascinating account of literary rivalries and disputes among Britain's poets during the Georgian, Bloomsbury, and Modernist groups between 1919 and 1939. Spanning over two decades, this book delves into the lives of notable figures such as T.S. Eliot, W.H. Auden, and Siegfried Sassoon, to name a few. A collection of letters, biographies, and other sources, War of the Poets sheds light on the complex relationships between these influential writers. The author has carefully woven together fragments of correspondence, biographical accounts, and other historical documents to create a comprehensive narrative of this intriguing period in literary history. By examining the personal and professional lives of these poets, War of the Poets offers a unique insight into the creative tensions and artistic rivalries that shaped British literature during this pivotal time.