The Faber Book of War Poetry - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 057117454X ISBN 13: 9780571174546

Publisher: Faber and Faber, 1997

Synopsis

Kenneth Baker's anthology surveys one of mankind's oldest activities, warfare, through the eyes of the poets who have participated in, witnessed, celebrated and deplored it. From Homer's epic treatment of the siege of Troy to Tony Harrison's moving commentary on the tragedy of Bosnia, the origins, spirit, conduct, technology, art and after-effects of war have inspired poets of all ages and tongues to some of their most powerful and memorable moments.

About this title

About the Author:

Kenneth Baker was born in 1934 and educated at St Paul's and Magdalen College, Oxford. He entered parliament as Conservative MP for Acton in 1968, beginning a long parliamentary career that included serving as Environment Secretary and Home Secretary. He retired from the House of Commons at the 1997 General Election and now sits in the House of Lords.$$$His publications include five anthologies of poetry, a volume of memoirs, The Turbulent Years, and two cartoon histories, The Prime Ministers and The Kings and Queens.

Synopsis:

An anthology of war poetry, edited by the former Home Secretary, Kenneth Baker. The verse surveys warfare through the eyes of poets who have participated in, witnessed, celebrated and deplored it, and ranges from Homer's treatment of the siege of Troy to Tony Harrison's commentary on the Gulf War.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber and Faber
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 057117454X
• ISBN 13: 9780571174546
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 624
• Editor: Baker Kenneth