cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandjpx.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Describes move to Le Havre and new duties as an instructor of soldiers arriving in France / fellow instructors / the reputation of the Royal Welch Fusiliers / drinking with roommate / impressions of Le Havre / impressions of Siegfried Sassoon's poem 'Crimson of War' published in The Times / description of a training ground accident with a grenade / difficulties of writing and then sharing poetry with one's family / includes poem 'The Fusilier' / desire to get away from training ground / images of the training ground / discusses some poems sent to Edward Marsh via Robert Graves' father / hope that Marsh will continue to write when he has the time.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandwbf.2
title: Letter: To Joseph Leftwich.

description: Pencil draft of autographed letter from Isaac Rosenberg written while recovering from influenza at the 51 General Hospital, describing life in hospital / friends' wounds / poetry.  Written on the back of paper headed 'YMCA / On Active Service / WITH THE BRITISH / EXPEDITIONARY FORCE'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj3ub.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Describes move to Le Havre and new duties as an instructor of soldiers arriving in France / fellow instructors / the reputation of the Royal Welch Fusiliers / drinking with roommate / impressions of Le Havre / impressions of Siegfried Sassoon's poem 'Crimson of War' published in The Times / description of a training ground accident with a grenade / difficulties of writing and then sharing poetry with one's family / includes poem 'The Fusilier' / desire to get away from training ground / images of the training ground / discusses some poems sent to Edward Marsh via Robert Graves' father / hope that Marsh will continue to write when he has the time.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjm2s.2
title: Idyll

description: Manuscript in ink in Siegfried Sassoon's hand. This is a clean draft without corrections. Included in a collection of manuscript drafts of fifty of Siegfried Sassoon's poems. In a note at the back of the volume dated 20th December 1924 Sassoon writes that the blank pages are the rest of my life'. He adds that I made this manuscript when considering my choice for Selected Poems', 1925'. At a later date he adds that numerous redundant pages were removed when the book was rebound in 1953'. A digitally photographed facsimile of the volume was included in the Imperial War Museum's War Poets' exhibition in London in 2003. This poem was also published in 'Picture-Show' (1919).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjrpm.2
title: The Fusilier

description: Contained within a letter to Edward Marsh. Describes move to Le Havre and new duties as an instructor of soldiers arriving in France / fellow instructors / the reputation of the Royal Welch Fusiliers / drinking with roommate / impressions of Le Havre / impressions of Siegfried Sassoon's poem 'Crimson of War' published in The Times / description of a training ground accident with a grenade / difficulties of writing and then sharing poetry with one's family / includes poem 'The Fusiliers' / desire to get away from training ground / images of the training ground / discusses some poems sent to Edward Marsh via Robert Graves' father / hope that Marsh will continue to write when he has the time.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjzfj.2
title: The Unicorn

description: Pencil draft of a complete copy of the second version of the verse play, containing lines 147-154, four unused lines, then 176-177, followed by 156-159.  On the adjacent half of hte folded page is a further cancelled draft of 147-148.  Lines 61-173 of this draft differs from the copy text, whereas the remainder of the play relates more closely.  Numbered '13', written on the reverse of IR/III/98, on an incomplete page torn from an exercise book.  Isaac Rosenberg abandoned work on 'The Amulet' in July of 1917, and used many lines of the former verse play for 'The Unicorn'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianmr7.2
title: Self-portrait

description: Pencil drawing self-portrait of Isaac Rosenberg inscribed, 'I. R. July / France. 19[17]' and 'This is a better phiz then my last. / Hope you will like it. / I. R.'
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiannxw.2
title: The Dead Heroes

description: Published copy of the poem 'The Dead Heroes, here as 'Our Dead Heroes', with pencil alterations by Isaac Rosenberg in the journal 'South African Women in Council', vol. 2, no. 3, December 1914, p. 20.  This issue also contains his article, 'Art. Part I'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianp5l.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Describes move to Le Havre and new duties as an instructor of soldiers arriving in France / fellow instructors / the reputation of the Royal Welch Fusiliers / drinking with roommate / impressions of Le Havre / impressions of Siegfried Sassoon's poem 'Crimson of War' published in The Times / description of a training ground accident with a grenade / difficulties of writing and then sharing poetry with one's family / includes poem 'The Fusilier' / desire to get away from training ground / images of the training ground / discusses some poems sent to Edward Marsh via Robert Graves' father / hope that Marsh will continue to write when he has the time.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianqoq.2
title: Health

description: This manuscript is untitled but entitled 'Health' in Edward Thomas Collected Poems
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian28k8.2
title: Not Dead

description: Contained in a letter sent to Edward Marsh that discusses Charterhouse and continued friendship with 'Peter' there / plans for Peter to meet up with Marsh / Peter's writing / Robert Graves' recovery /Edward Marsh' opinion of a selection of Graves' verses. Also includes drafts of 'O' and 'The Lady Visitor in the Pauper Ward', here titled 'The Almshower'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2dqj.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Discusses Charterhouse and continued friendship with 'Peter' there / plans for Peter to meet up with Marsh / Peter's writing / Robert Graves' recovery /Edward Marsh' opinion of a selection of Graves' verses / includes 'O' and 'The Lady Visitor in the Pauper War', here titled 'The Almshower'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2fug.2
title: Letter: To Mrs. Hacha Rosenberg.

description: Autographed letter in pencil to his mother from Private Isaac Rosenberg 22311, 11th KORL, c/o 229 Field Company, Royal Engineers, BEF.  Discusses the post / poetry / the weather / request for pencils.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2hqa.2
title: Died of Wounds

description: Note on a postcard included with the poem in Prof Edward Dent's hand dated 8th September 1940, asking if the Fitzwilliam Museum is still collecting 'autographs of Cambridge poets'. Dent also notes that he believes this copy of 'Died of Wounds' to be the first, 'although it is undated'. The poem was published in 'The Old Huntsman' (1917).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2w5q.2
title: The Dragon and the Undying

description: Clipping of poem published in unknown newspaper. Published in 'The Old Huntsman' (1917).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6db1.2
title: Letter: To Joseph Leftwich.

description: Pencil draft of autographed letter from Isaac Rosenberg written while recovering from influenza at the 51 General Hospital, describing life in hospital / friends' wounds / poetry.  Written on the back of paper headed 'JEWISH ASSOCIATION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6tlm.2
title: Letter: To Sydney Schiff.

description: Autographed letter in ink, discussing drawings / painting.  Written from 87 Dempsey Street, Stepney E, undated, inscribed in Sydney Schiff's hand 'Ansd. Sept 17/15'.  On a page torn from an exercise book.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6uv2.2
title: The One-legged Man

description: Manuscript of poem in ink in Siegfried Sassoon's hand. This is a clean draft without corrections. Published in 'The Old Huntsman' (1917).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6wi1.2
title: Everyone Sang

description: Manuscript in ink in Siegfried Sassoon's hand. This is a clean draft without corrections. Included in a collection of manuscript drafts of fifty of Siegfried Sassoon's poems. In a note at the back of the volume dated 20th December 1924 Sassoon writes that the blank pages are the rest of my life'. He adds that I made this manuscript when considering my choice for Selected Poems', 1925'. At a later date he adds that numerous redundant pages were removed when the book was rebound in 1953'. A digitally photographed facsimile of the volume was included in the Imperial War Museum's War Poets' exhibition in London in 2003. This poem was also published in 'Picture-Show' (1919).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8lvr.2
title: The Kiss

description: Manuscript of poem in ink, signed by Siegfried Sassoon. Published in 'The Old Huntsman' (1917).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8plx.2
title: Letter: To Sydney Schiff.

description: Autographed letter in ink, discussing poetry / enlistment.  Written from 87 Dempsey Street, Stepney E, inscribed in Sydney Schiff's hand 'Ansd. June 11.15'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianc5g.2
title: Siegfried Sassoon and a member of his regiment

description: Photograph of Siegfried Sassoon in uniform, shown with another soldier from his regiment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand9jz.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Thanks Edward Marsh for comments on Robert Graves' verses / notes on volume 'Over the Brazier' / likelihood that leave will be canceled / the German dead / celebrating St. David's Day.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand9pi.2
title: O / The Lady Visitor in the Pauper Ward

description: Discusses Charterhouse and continued friendship with 'Peter' there / plans for Peter to meet up with Marsh / Peter's writing / Robert Graves' recovery /Edward Marsh' opinion of a selection of Graves' verses / includes 'O' and 'The Lady Visitor in the Pauper Ward', here titled 'The Almshower'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandbj3.2
title: Siegfried Sassoon with officers

description: Photograph of Siegfried Sassoon sitting cross-legged. Cropped from a larger image showing a group of officers. . Inscription 'May 1916'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandh32.2
title: Letter: To Joseph Leftwich.

description: Autographed letter in pencil from Isaac Rosenberg written while recovering from influenza at the 51 General Hospital, discussing life in hospital / friends' wounds / poetry.  Second page written on the back of this page headed 'JEWISH ASSOCIATION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandtek.2
title: Letter: To Sydney Schiff.

description: Autographed letter in ink, discussing drawings / enlistment.  Written from 87 Dempsey Street, Stepney E, on an incomplete page torn from an exercise book.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj4j4.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Discusses Charterhouse and continued friendship with 'Peter' there / plans for Peter to meet up with Marsh / Peter's writing / Robert Graves' recovery /Edward Marsh' opinion of a selection of Graves' verses / includes 'O' and 'The Lady Visitor in the Pauper War', here titled 'The Almshower'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj7er.2
title: Letter: To Sydney Schiff.

description: Autographed letter in ink from Private Isaac Rosenberg, 22648, C Company, Bantam Battalion, 12th Suffolks, Bury St. Edmunds, written on the reverse of paper printed 'Y. M. C. A. / H. M. FORCES ON ACTIVE SERVICE'.  Pinned to the letter is a photograph of Isaac Rosenberg in military uniform.  Discusses money / mother's reaction to enlistment / Schiff's nephew.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjk3e.2
title: Letter: To Ezra Pound.

description: Incomplete autographed letter in ink, thanking Pound for sending off some poems, discusses army / reasons for enlisting.  Written from 87 Dempsey St., Stepney E., on page torn from a large black notebook.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjpj7.2
title: Siegfried Sassoon in uniform

description: Photograph of Siegfried Sassoon in uniform.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiank6.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Discusses Charterhouse and continued friendship with 'Peter' there / plans for Peter to meet up with Marsh / Peter's writing / Robert Graves' recovery /Edward Marsh' opinion of a selection of Graves' verses / includes 'O' and 'The Lady Visitor in the Pauper War', here titled 'The Almshower'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiankut.2
title: Letter: To Sydney Schiff.

description: Reverse of autographed letter in ink, discussing poetry / enlistment.  Written from 87 Dempsey Street, Stepney E, inscribed in Sydney Schiff's hand 'Ansd. June 11.15'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianr2qd.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Discusses Charterhouse and continued friendship with 'Peter' there / plans for Peter to meet up with Marsh / Peter's writing / Robert Graves' recovery /Edward Marsh' opinion of a selection of Graves' verses / includes 'O' and 'The Lady Visitor in the Pauper War', here titled 'The Almshower'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianse5.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Mentions being wounded / having met up with Siegfried Sassoon in France / Sassoon's poetry / describes dream wherein he meets and discusses poetry with Rupert Brooke / likelihood of being out of the war with wounds indefinitely.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianxei.2
title: Two Hundred Years After

description: Manuscript of poem in ink in Siegfried Sassoon's hand. This is a clean draft without corrections. Published in 'The Old Huntsman' (1917). Inspired by a diary entry of 3 June 1916.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2afm.2
title: The Miracle / Golgotha

description: Typescript of poems in blue ink. This is a clean draft without corrections. Neither poem was included in Siegfried Sassoon's published volumes, although Sassoon did reuse the title of 'Golgotha' for a different poem published in 'The Old Huntsman'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2ie9.2
title: Arms and the Man

description: Manuscript of poem in ink in Siegfried Sassoon's hand. This is a clean draft without corrections. Published in 'The Old Huntsman' (1917).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2lqr.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Explains gap in correspondence / describes receiving many letters wishing him a quick recovery from wounds received in France / letter from Siegfried Sassoon / inquiry about Sassoon's health / plans to bring him to Harlech / describes injuries and lack of pain / the journey in the ambulance from Rouen / fictional account of his death in terms of Greek mythology, crossing the River Styx, etc. and quotes Charles Sorley's poem 'When I See Millions of the Mouthless Dead' / his actual experience of being wounded and presumed dying / a letter from his headmaster at Charterhouse regarding his attitude towards being wounded / anticipation of a visit from Edward Marsh and a request for him to bring along Ivor Novello / thanks Marsh for having sent a volume of Jane Austen but continues to prefer Charles Sorley / reading of the death of a German cousin in the Daily Mail and memories of him as a child / concerns over George Mallory / looking forward to Marsh's visit.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2ney.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Mentions being wounded / having met up with Siegfried Sassoon in France / Sassoon's poetry / describes dream wherein he meets and discusses poetry with Rupert Brooke / likelihood of being out of the war with wounds indefinitely.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian5qk.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Explains gap in correspondence / describes receiving many letters wishing him a quick recovery from wounds received in France / letter from Siegfried Sassoon / inquiry about Sassoon's health / plans to bring him to Harlech / describes injuries and lack of pain / the journey in the ambulance from Rouen / fictional account of his death in terms of Greek mythology, crossing the River Styx, etc. and quotes Charles Sorley's poem 'When I See Millions of the Mouthless Dead' / his actual experience of being wounded and presumed dying / a letter from his headmaster at Charterhouse regarding his attitude towards being wounded / anticipation of a visit from Edward Marsh and a request for him to bring along Ivor Novello / thanks Marsh for having sent a volume of Jane Austen but continues to prefer Charles Sorley / reading of the death of a German cousin in the Daily Mail and memories of him as a child / concerns over George Mallory / looking forward to Marsh's visit.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian615y.2
title: Letter: To Sydney Schiff

description: Autographed letter in pencil from Private Isaac Rosenberg, 22311, A Company, 3rd Platoon, 11th KORL, BEF.  Thanks for papers, discusses life in the trenches / Gordon Bottomley.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ipa.2
title: Letter: To Barnett Rosenberg.

description: Autographed letter in pencil to his father from Private Isaac Rosenberg, 22311, A Company, 3rd Platoon, 11th KORL, BEF.  Discusses need for stationary.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6juw.2
title: The Redeemer

description: Typescript of poem in blue ink with a note in pencil: 'This version received 4 May 1916'. Published in 'The Old Huntsman' (1917). This is Siegfried Sassoon's first front-line poem, describing working parties at and near Festubert.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6oup.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Discusses poems passed on to Edward Marsh by Robert Graves' sister / appoints Marsh as literary executor / fears for Siegfried Sassoon in the fighting / quotes unknown lines of poetry on the war.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6vkh.2
title: The Last Meeting

description: Typescript of poem in blue ink. Manuscript of poem in ink in Siegfried Sassoon's hand. This is a clean draft without corrections. Published in 'The Old Huntsman' (1917).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8898.2
title: Editorial Impressions; or Lunch At the Club

description: Manuscript of poem in ink in Siegfried Sassoon's hand. This is a clean draft without corrections. Published in 'The Old Huntsman' (1917) under the shortened title: 'Editorial Impressions'. Finished at Craiglockhart War Hospital in the autumn of 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8nky.2
title: The Last Meeting

description: Typescript of poem in blue ink. Manuscript of poem in ink in Siegfried Sassoon's hand. This is a clean draft without corrections. Published in 'The Old Huntsman' (1917).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8r55.2
title: Letter: To Sydney Schiff.

description: Autographed letter in pencil from Private Isaac Rosenberg, 22311, A Company, 3rd Platoon, 11th KORL, BEF.  Thanks for papers, discusses life in the trenches / Gordon Bottomley.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8xpu.2
title: Letter: To Sydney Schiff.

description: Autographed letter in ink from Private Isaac Rosenberg, 22648, C Company, Bantam Battalion, 12 Suffolks, Bury St. Edmunds.  Written on paper printed in 1915, inscribed in pencil in Sydney Schiff's hand 'Ansd sent 10/-Dec 8th'.  On writing paper headed 'Y. M. C. A. / H. M. FORCES ON ACTIVE SERVICE'.  One page included here of two.  Discusses poetry / Lascalles Abercrombie / difficulties of writing / money.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8yun.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Explains gap in correspondence / describes receiving many letters wishing him a quick recovery from wounds received in France / letter from Siegfried Sassoon / inquiry about Sassoon's health / plans to bring him to Harlech / describes injuries and lack of pain / the journey in the ambulance from Rouen / fictional account of his death in terms of Greek mythology, crossing the River Styx, etc. and quotes Charles Sorley's poem 'When I See Millions of the Mouthless Dead' / his actual experience of being wounded and presumed dying / a letter from his headmaster at Charterhouse regarding his attitude towards being wounded / anticipation of a visit from Edward Marsh and a request for him to bring along Ivor Novello / thanks Marsh for having sent a volume of Jane Austen but continues to prefer Charles Sorley / reading of the death of a German cousin in the Daily Mail and memories of him as a child / concerns over George Mallory / looking forward to Marsh's visit.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand65u.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Explains gap in correspondence / describes receiving many letters wishing him a quick recovery from wounds received in France / letter from Siegfried Sassoon / inquiry about Sassoon's health / plans to bring him to Harlech / describes injuries and lack of pain / the journey in the ambulance from Rouen / fictional account of his death in terms of Greek mythology, crossing the River Styx, etc. and quotes Charles Sorley's poem 'When I See Millions of the Mouthless Dead' / his actual experience of being wounded and presumed dying / a letter from his headmaster at Charterhouse regarding his attitude towards being wounded / anticipation of a visit from Edward Marsh and a request for him to bring along Ivor Novello / thanks Marsh for having sent a volume of Jane Austen but continues to prefer Charles Sorley / reading of the death of a German cousin in the Daily Mail and memories of him as a child / concerns over George Mallory / looking forward to Marsh's visit.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandaq6.2
title: Letter: To Sydney Schiff.

description: Autographed letter in pencil from Private Isaac Rosenberg, 22311, A Company, 3rd Platoon, 11th KORL, BEF.  Discusses poem sent to H. W. Massingham at the 'Nation' / books at the front / poetry / reasons for not dating letters.  This page contains a small sketch at the end of the letter.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandcjg.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Explains gap in correspondence / describes receiving many letters wishing him a quick recovery from wounds received in France / letter from Siegfried Sassoon / inquiry about Sassoon's health / plans to bring him to Harlech / describes injuries and lack of pain / the journey in the ambulance from Rouen / fictional account of his death in terms of Greek mythology, crossing the River Styx, etc. and quotes Charles Sorley's poem 'When I See Millions of the Mouthless Dead' / his actual experience of being wounded and presumed dying / a letter from his headmaster at Charterhouse regarding his attitude towards being wounded / anticipation of a visit from Edward Marsh and a request for him to bring along Ivor Novello / thanks Marsh for having sent a volume of Jane Austen but continues to prefer Charles Sorley / reading of the death of a German cousin in the Daily Mail and memories of him as a child / concerns over George Mallory / looking forward to Marsh's visit.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianddkd.2
title: Letter: To Sydney Schiff.

description: Autographed letter in ink from Pte. I. Rosenberg, Bantam Battalion, 12th Suffolk Regiment, New Depot, Bury St. Edmunds, on writing paper headed 'Y. M C. A. / H. M. FORCES ON ACTIVE SERVICE'.  Discusses life in the army.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandypn.2
title: Editorial Impressions; or Lunch At the Club

description: Clipping of the poem in published form, with alterations in ink in Siegfried Sassoon' hand. Published in 'The Old Huntsman' (1917) under the shortened title: 'Editorial Impressions'. Finished at Craiglockhart War Hospital in the autumn of 1917.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj213.2
title: Letter: To Mrs. Hacha Rosenberg.

description: Autographed letter in pencil to his mother from Private Isaac Rosenberg 22311, 11th KORL, c/o 229 Field Coy, Royal Engineers, BEF.  Written on back of letter.  Discusses the post / poetry / the weather / request for pencils.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj4p9.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Discusses poems passed on to Edward Marsh by Robert Graves' sister / appoints Marsh as literary executor / fears for Siegfried Sassoon in the fighting / quotes unknown lines of poetry on the war.