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100	1		_aMcCrae, John, _d1872-1918
245	1	0	_aIn Flanders Fields, and Other Poems
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-07-05
508			_aProduced by A. Light, L. Bowser, and David Widger
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
653			_aPatriotic poetry
653			_aEnglish poetry
653			_aMcCrae, John, 1872-1918
700	1		_aMacphail, Andrew, _d1864-1938
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/353
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