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100 1 _aEaton, William Dunseath
245 1 0 _aGreat Poems of the World War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aPublished in 1918 under title: The war in verse and prose.
500 _aRelease date is 2018-04-10
508 _aProduced by Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Great Poems of the World War" by William Dunseath Eaton is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically reflecting on the tumultuous experiences and emotions surrounding World War I. This anthology compiles verses from various poets, capturing themes of heroism, loss, love, and the profound impact of war on individuals and society. The book aims to preserve these poetic voices, which echo the human spirit amidst the chaos of conflict, providing a platform for remembrance and reflection. The opening of this collection begins with a profound preface that sets the stage for the poems to follow, highlighting the overwhelming impact of the war that erupted in 1914 and engulfed nations. Eaton articulates the necessity of documenting the poetic responses that emerged as a result of this global tragedy, emphasizing their emotional depth compared to traditional historical narratives. Various poems are introduced in the early pages, showcasing poignant imagery and sentiments from soldiers, nurses, and loved ones affected by the war, illustrating the blend of beauty and horror that defined this era. The introduction effectively frames the anthology as a means of understanding the war not just through actions and statistics, but through the personal experiences and reflections captured in verse. (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/56956
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