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Poems of the Great War

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"Poems of the Great War" is a poignant collection of poems that vividly captures the harrowing experiences of World War I. The poets, ranging from soldiers on the frontlines to famous literary figures, offer a raw and emotional glimpse into the devastation and horrors of war. Each poem is a powerful and moving reflection on the brutality of battle, the loss of comrades, and the impact of war on individuals and society as a whole.

The poems in this collection are not only beautifully crafted, but they also provide valuable insight into the thoughts and emotions of those who lived through this tumultuous period in history. The imagery and language used by the poets effectively convey the sense of despair, fear, and longing that permeated the war-torn landscape. Through their words, readers are transported back in time to witness the suffering and sacrifice of those who fought for their country.

Overall, "Poems of the Great War" is a compelling and thought-provoking collection that pays tribute to the courage and resilience of those who endured the hardships of World War I. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the human experience of war and the enduring power of poetry to capture the essence of our shared history.

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At a time when the need for courage and tenacity of the British people was at its peak, these poems published at the outset of the First World War emerged as an attempt to bolster the war effort and reinforce the determination of a people and a country under siege.

Despite the fact that the war was to continue for another four dreary, deadly years, these poems - poems of hope, victory and a wished for peace - assisted a nation in peril to cope with the daily threat to its existence and helped remind the British people of the leaders they were in the fight for freedom and justice.

Much praise is due this diverse band of inspirational poets who assumed the rallying cry of a nation whose liberty was under threat and took it upon themselves to unite and arouse a people's resistance against the developing perils that were befalling them.

These are poets who knew there was a solution to the war's conundrum of escalating violence and that it lay through the issuance of a rallying cry for a great nation to uphold the rule of law and fight this new and fierce enemy - this enemy of peace-loving nations, an evil that would consume all in its path if permitted.

This rallying cry, this plea, this decree, this appeal to the resistance that defined a nation and which would ultimately spell victory is eloquently articulated by Poet Laureate, Robert Bridges, as he commands, "Up, careless, awake! Ye peacemakers, fight! England stands for Honour: God defend the Right!" - Summary by Bruce Kachuk


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