In Flanders Fields: And Other Poems of the First World War

Busby, Brian [ed]

ISBN 10: 1782123032 / ISBN 13: 9781782123033

Published by ARCTUROS BOOKS for INDIGO BOOKS, London, 2013

About this Item

"Few people alive today had direct experience of the First World War, and yet it seems embedded in the collective consciousness of the combatant nations as a warning to future generations of the futility of military conflict. Our awareness of the terror, loneliness and desperate hope endured by the men who fought this war we owe to the quality of the art that came out of it, not least the poetry. Despite the passage of time, its ability to move and inspire us remains undimmed, as this superb new compilation richly demonstrates. Selected from the work of soldiers killed in action--starting with Rupert Brooke in 1915 and ending with the tragic loss of Wilfred Owen seven days before the Armistice--the poems capture a broad range of emotions, contemplations and states of mind, ranging from anthems about the brutality of war to wistful evocations of home and loved ones left behind. This collection showcases some of the best poetry to emerge from the conflict and stands as a worthy memorial to the collective talent and sacrifice of those who gave their lives." I92p.illus. Handsome small format edition, gilt edges in a slipcase. A nice gift book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In Flanders Fields: And Other Poems of the First World War
• Publisher: ARCTUROS BOOKS for INDIGO BOOKS, London
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782123032
• ISBN 13: 9781782123033
• Binding: Decorative Cloth
• Edition: First Thus
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Box Sleeve
• Seller catalogs:
  • World War I
  • Poetry
  • GIFT BOOKS

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Synopsis

Discover poetry from the First World War with an undying power to move and inspire, including the work of Hamish Mann, Leslie Coulson, Rupert Brooke, Wilfred Owen and many others. Selected from the work of soldiers killed in action during the First World War - starting with Rupert Brooke in 1915 and ending with the tragic loss of Wilfed Owen seven days before the Armistice - the poems of In Flanders Fields capture a broad range of emotions and states of mind, ranging from anthems about the brutality of war to wistful evocations of home and loved ones left behind. Including contemporary colour images of paintings and sketches, this edition showcases some of the best poetry to emerge from the conflict and stands as a worthy memorial to the collective talent and sacrifice of those who gave their lives.

About the Author

The editor of six previous literary anthologies, Brian Busby is an author and journalist; a native of Montreal, he lives with his wife and daughter in Ontario.