First World War Poetry
| Author | : Jon Silkin |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 1997-02-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0141180099 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780141180090 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (090 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis First World War Poetry by : Jon Silkin
Download or read book First World War Poetry written by Jon Silkin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1997-02-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of poetry written during World War I. In the introduction Jon Silkin traces the changing mood of the poets - from patriotism through anger and compassion to an active desire for social change. The book includes work by Sassoon, Owen, Blunden, Rosenberg, Hardy and Lawrence.