British Poetry in the Age of Modernism

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The book explores the significance of non-Modernist poetry in early twentieth-century Britain, focusing on poets like Thomas Hardy, Edward Thomas, and Wilfred Owen. It examines the ongoing debates about poetic style and their connections to contemporary social and political issues, as well as the impact of the First World War. This insightful analysis offers scholars and students a deeper understanding of the themes and controversies that have influenced British poetry over the past century.