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Focusing on the experiences of a decorated soldier, the book explores Siegfried Sassoon's transformation from a war hero to a vocal critic of World War I. His poetry vividly captures the brutal realities of trench warfare while satirizing the jingoistic attitudes of the time. Sassoon's courageous stance against the war is exemplified in his "Soldier's Declaration," which led to his hospitalization. Additionally, his acclaimed "Sherston trilogy" offers a fictionalized account of his life, blending personal narrative with broader themes of conflict and disillusionment.
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The War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon, Siegfried Sassoon
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- Released
- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Siegfried Sassoon
- Publisher
- LIGHTNING SOURCE INC
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 84
- ISBN13
- 9789694092010
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Poetry, Classics, Politics, Wars, British Literature, World War I (1914–1918)
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the experiences of a decorated soldier, the book explores Siegfried Sassoon's transformation from a war hero to a vocal critic of World War I. His poetry vividly captures the brutal realities of trench warfare while satirizing the jingoistic attitudes of the time. Sassoon's courageous stance against the war is exemplified in his "Soldier's Declaration," which led to his hospitalization. Additionally, his acclaimed "Sherston trilogy" offers a fictionalized account of his life, blending personal narrative with broader themes of conflict and disillusionment.