Poetry of the First World War

An Anthology

Tim Kendall (Professor of English Literature, University of Exeter)

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Oxford University Press
28 August 2014

Poetry; Poetry anthologies; First World War

Series: Oxford World's Classics

'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?'The First World War produced an extraordinary flowering of poetic talent, from poets whose words commemorate the conflict as enduringly as monuments in stone.

Their poems have come to express the feelings of a nation about the horrors and aftermath of war.

This new anthology provides a definitive record of the achievements of the Great War poets.

As well as offering generous selections from the celebrated soldier-poets, including Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, Rupert Brooke, and Ivor Gurney, it also incorporates less well-known writing by civilian and women poets.

Music hall and trench songs provide a further lyrical perspective on the War.

The work of each poet is prefaced with a biographical account that sets the poems in their historical context.

In addition, Tim Kendall's introduction charts the history of the war poets' reception and challenges prevailing myths about their progress from idealism to bitterness.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Edited by: Tim Kendall (Professor of English Literature University of Exeter)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 250g
ISBN: 9780198703204
ISBN 10: 0198703201
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 28 August 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tim Kendall has taught at the universities of Oxford, Newcastle, and Bristol before becoming Professor and Head of English at the University of Exeter. His publications include Modern English War Poetry (OUP, 2006), The Oxford Handbook of British and Irish War Poetry (ed.) (OUP, 2007), and The Artof Robert Frost (Yale UP, 2012). He is currently writing the Very Short Introduction on War Poetry. He is co-editor (with Philip Lancaster) of The Complete Literary Works of Ivor Gurney (OUP, forthcoming).

Reviews for Poetry of the First World War: An Anthology

'This is much the best selection yet made...The whole book maintains a sharp focus on literary strength and originality, unafraid to make bold judgements about poetic value.' Peter McDonald, Times Literary Supplement 'a superb, unbeatable collection' Bel Mooney, Daily Mail