The Russell Cawthorn Collection
The Great War 1914-1918, and Associated Conflicts Poetry of the War
Poetry and Myths of the Great War. How Poets Altered Our Perception of History
ISBN
9781783463862
Purchase Price
£3.19 (new)
Date Purchased
November 25, 2018
Publisher
Pen & Sword Military (2014, Barnsley, South Yorks)
Notes
The Great War is probably the only war where literature, notably poetry, played a major part in forming society's perception of it. to the extent that the phrase "war poets" is almost universally understood to refer to the First World War. This book examines the life, mood and morale of junior officers and enlisted men. It offers at least a partial re-evaluation of the most famous trench poets and also examines in detail poetry from lesser known authors. Thus the book looks at the literature of the war from a somewhat different perspective and accordingly is recommended reading.
9781783463862
Purchase Price
£3.19 (new)
Date Purchased
November 25, 2018
Publisher
Pen & Sword Military (2014, Barnsley, South Yorks)
Notes
The Great War is probably the only war where literature, notably poetry, played a major part in forming society's perception of it. to the extent that the phrase "war poets" is almost universally understood to refer to the First World War. This book examines the life, mood and morale of junior officers and enlisted men. It offers at least a partial re-evaluation of the most famous trench poets and also examines in detail poetry from lesser known authors. Thus the book looks at the literature of the war from a somewhat different perspective and accordingly is recommended reading.