The New Penguin book of First World War poetry

"Unrivalled for its range and intensity, the poetry of the First World War continues to have a powerful effect on readers. This anthology reflects the diverse experiences of those who lived through the war - bringing together the words of poets, soldiers and civilians affected by the conflict. Including famous verses from Rupert Brooke, Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen; pieces by less well-known writers such as Gilbert Frankau and Osbert Sitwell; works by women describing the emotions of those at home; and the anonymous lyrics of soldiers' songs, The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry offers a blend of voices that is both unique and profoundly moving." "This collection has been arranged thematically, moving through the war's different stages from conscription through to its aftermath, to offer the reader a variety of perspectives on the same common experiences. George Walter's introduction discusses the role and scope of First World War poetry anthologies, and how the canon has changed over the years. This edition also includes notes and biographies."--Jacket This Anthology Reflects The Diversity Of Experiences Of Those Who Lived Through The War, Not Just The Soldiers, But Those Left Behind As Well. In Addition, There Are Poems Rarely Anthologised And A Selection Of Soldiers' Songs To Reflect The Voices Of The Soldiers Themselves. Prelude -- 'let The Foul Scene Proceed' -- 'who's For The Khaki Suit' -- In Training -- In Trenches -- Behind The Lines -- Comrades Of War -- Rendezvous With Death -- Battle -- Aftermath -- Going Back -- The Other War -- Lucky Blighters -- Everyone Sang -- The Dead And The Living -- 'have You Forgotten Yet?' -- Coda. Edited By George Walter. Previous Ed.: Published As In Flanders Fields. 2004. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 361-365) And Index. This anthology reflects the diversity of voices it contains: the poems are arranged thematically and the themes reflect the different experiences of war not just for the soldiers but for those left behind. This is what makes this volume more accessible and satisfying than others. In addition to the established canon there are poems rarely anthologised and a selection of soldiers' songs to reflect the voices of the soldiers themselves.