EAN: 9780141181905

THE PENGUIN BOOK OF FIRST WORLD WAR POETRY - VA...

Unrivaled in its range and intensity  the poetry of World War I continues to have a powerful
effect on readers. This newly edited anthology reflects the diverse experiences of those who
lived through the war  bringing together the words of poets  soldiers  and civilians affected
by the conflict. Here are famous verses by Rupert Brooke  Siegfried Sassoon  and Wilfred Owen 
poetry by women writing from the home front  and the anonymous lyrics of soldiers' songs.
Arranged thematically  the selections take the reader through the war's stages  from
conscription to its aftermath  and offer a blend of voices that is both unique and profoundly
moving. For more than seventy years  Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic
literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1 700 titles  Penguin Classics
represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and
disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions
and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors  as well as up-to-date
translations by award-winning translators.

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