num_pages: 320
description: 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.
language: English
title: The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry
titlecomplete: The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry
genres: 20th Century, Literature, Military Fiction, History, Classics, World War I, War, Poetry, Anthologies, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 1510
publisher: Penguin Classics