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100 1 _aSassoon, Siegfried,
_d1886-1967
245 1 4 _aThe War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon
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
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-22
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Linda Cantoni, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon" by Siegfried Sassoon is a collection of war poetry that emerged from the experiences of World War I, written during the early 20th century. This powerful anthology encapsulates the harrowing realities of trench warfare, exploring themes of loss, trauma, and the deep psychological scars borne by soldiers. Sassoon's vivid and poignant portrayal of the brutalities of battle offers a stark commentary on the futility and horror of war, contrasting the glorification of military honor with the grim truth faced by soldiers on the front lines. The collection features 64 poems that reflect Sassoon's own experiences as a soldier, combining raw emotions with meticulous observations of life in the trenches. Through a range of voices—both heroic and haunted—Sassoon captures the thoughts of soldiers confronting fear, grief, and disillusionment. The poems evoke scenes of camaraderie among the men, the tragic loss of friends, and the senselessness of conflict, frequently highlighting the disconnect between the romanticized perception of war and the grim reality witnessed by the troops. Overall, Sassoon’s work serves not only as a testament to the sacrifice of soldiers but also as a powerful critique of the war's devastating impact on human life and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
653 _aWar poetry, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14757
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