02365cam a22003493u 4500 353 UtSlPG 20260610133030.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR McCrae, John, 1872-1918 In Flanders Fields, and Other Poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-07-05 Produced by A. Light, L. Bowser, and David Widger "In Flanders Fields and Other Poems" by John McCrae is a collection of poignant poetry written during the early 20th century, against the backdrop of World War I. The poetry reflects on themes of death, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit, and is most famously anchored by the titular poem "In Flanders Fields," which calls upon the living to remember and honor the fallen soldiers. McCrae, who served as a physician and soldier, encapsulates a deep sense of mourning and responsibility in his works, likely derived from his direct experiences in the trenches. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to McCrae's renowned poem, which vividly depicts the graveyards of war adorned with poppies and the haunting voices of the dead urging the living to continue their fight. The stark contrast between the beauty of nature and the brutality of battle is palpable, as the larks sing in the sky amid the cacophony of gunfire. Following the poem, the edition includes an essay by Sir Andrew Macphail that provides insight into McCrae's life and the context in which the poems were written. The beginning lays a powerful foundation for McCrae's exploration of grief, valor, and the legacy of those who served, beckoning readers to contemplate the costs of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry Patriotic poetry English poetry McCrae, John, 1872-1918 Macphail, Andrew, 1864-1938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/353 42481 42481