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100 1 _aSassoon, Siegfried,
_d1886-1967
245 1 0 _aCounter-Attack and Other Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-09-01
508 _aProduced by John M. Wyrwas
520 _a"Counter-Attack and Other Poems" by Siegfried Sassoon is a poignant collection of war poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically amid World War I, a time marked by significant military conflict and societal upheaval. This collection captures the gruesome realities and psychological toll of war, reflecting Sassoon's own experiences as a soldier and his critical perspective on military leadership and patriotism. The poems explore themes of death, courage, despair, and the stark contrast between the romanticized notions of warfare and its brutal truth. In "Counter-Attack," Sassoon vividly portrays the chaotic and horrifying scenes from the front lines of battle, illustrating the physical and emotional scars of soldiers confronting the harshness of warfare. Throughout the collection, he employs stark imagery and sharp irony to critique the glorification of combat, often juxtaposing the memories of serene rural life with the nightmarish experiences in the trenches. Poems like "The General" and "Does it Matter?" emphasize the disconnect between those who wage war and those who endure its devastating consequences. By giving voice to the soldiers' suffering and questioning the narratives of heroism, Sassoon's work serves as a haunting reminder of the human cost of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8930
999 _c50850
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