Poems Of The Great War Anthology 1914-1918
by: Christopher Navratil
Hardcover
240 pages
Series: RP Minis
3.4 in H ' 2.9 in W ' 1 in T ' 0.2 lb Wt
World War I poetry collection arranged chronologically from 1914-1918 from a range of prominent poets, many killed in battle.
This collection featuring nearly 50 memorable poems from some of the best writers of the time: Rupert Brooke, Siegried Sasson, Wilfred Owen, Ivan Gurney, Isaac Rosenberg, Richard Aldington, Edward Thomas, and many more. Vividly expressing the ravages of war fought on the front lines, their poems are some of the most powerful and poignant works of the twentieth century.
This is a mini (2.75" x 3.30") version, written in English and easy to read. A great addition to any collection of small and miniature books.
This book has been bound using handcraft methods and Smyth-sewn to ensure durability.
Specifications:
Edited by Hachette Group Group, The Running Press
First Edition, 2014
Very timely. WWI Remembrance Day will take place in November 2013 and the 100-year WWI anniversary is in 2014.
A wide range of poets. This special World War I poetry collection will include 40 to 50 poems that will be arranged chronologically from 1914-1918. The verse is selected from a range of prominent poets, many of whom were killed in battle during the war, including Rupert Brooke, Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, Ivan Gurney, Isaac Rosenberg, Richard Aldington, Edward Thomas, and Robert Graves, as well as by lesser-known writers such as Edgell Rickword, Gilbert Frankau, and John McCrae.
Part of a continued series. More literary classics to devour in one sitting include Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, William Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes, Mark Twain and more.
Gifty package. Each book in the mini classics series features a distinctive illustration, embossed type, and a faux leather look, making these minis extremely giftable and highly collectible.