Isaac Rosenberg: The Making of a Great War Poet: A New Life

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Exploring the life and poetry of Isaac Rosenberg, this work delves into the impact of his impoverished Jewish heritage and social class on his writing. It charts his journey from childhood in Bristol and London's Jewish East End to art school, his experiences in South Africa, and ultimately his tragic service as a soldier in World War I. The narrative highlights his poetic evolution and the profound themes reflected in his work, culminating in his untimely death on the Western Front at 27.