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_aSassoon, Siegfried, _d1886-1967 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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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 | ||
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