Bibliograph

The Penguin book of First World War poetry, edited by George Walter

Type

Label

The Penguin book of First World War poetry, edited by George Walter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-365) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

poetry

Main title

The Penguin book of First World War poetry

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

70671483

Responsibility statement

edited by George Walter

Series statement

Penguin classics

Summary

This anthology reflects the diversity of experiences of those who lived through the war, not just the soldiers, but those left behind as well. In addition, there are poems rarely anthologised and a selection of soldiers' songs to reflect the voices of the soldiers themselves

Table Of Contents

Prelude -- 'Let the foul scene proceed' -- 'Who's for the khaki suit' -- In training -- In trenches -- Behind the lines -- Comrades of war -- Rendezvous with death -- Battle -- Aftermath -- Going back -- The other war -- Lucky blighters -- Everyone sang -- The dead and the living -- 'Have you forgotten yet?' -- Coda

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Book of First World War poetryBook of 1st World War poetryIn Flanders fields, poetry of the First World War

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