02164cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500390014826400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350800900040452011920049453400450168665300350173165300240176685600430179099900170183345199UtSlPG20260610134034.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSassoon, Siegfried,d1886-196714aThe War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-03-24  aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)  a"The War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon" by Siegfried Sassoon is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. This poignant anthology captures the brutal realities of World War I, reflecting on themes of warfare, trauma, and the loss of innocence among soldiers. Sassoon's work resonates with emotional depth and stark imagery, revealing the physical and psychological scars endured by those who faced the horrors of battle.  The poems within this collection are raw and powerful, presenting a vivid portrayal of life in the trenches, the impact of war on the human spirit, and the bitter irony of heroism. Through pieces like "Suicide in Trenches" and "The Hero," Sassoon critiques the glorification of war, showing the stark contrast between civilian perceptions and the grim reality soldiers encounter. The verses explore various aspects of military life, from camaraderie and dreams of home to the despair of injury and death. Ultimately, Sassoon's poetry not only commemorates the sacrifices of those who fought but also serves as a stark reminder of the cost of conflict, compelling readers to confront the tragedy of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry  aWar poetry, English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45199  c86038d86038