Poems of the Great War Published on the Behalf of the Prince of Wales's National Relief Fund

"Poems of the Great War" by Various is a collection of poems originating from around World War I. It gathers the work of multiple English poets who wrote to support a charity for those hurt by the conflict. The poems explore big ideas like what it means to do your duty, the sacrifices people make, love for one's country, and how people felt about the pain and fear of war. It shares many different views on what the Great War meant, with each poem getting at the feelings of those dealing with the tough realities of fighting - everything from calls to join the fight and thoughts on being brave, to sad cries of loss. Poets use strong language and powerful pictures to show how important it was to stand up for their country, shifting from serious thinking, to strong encouragement, capturing the mood of a country facing huge trouble, and expressing the wish for peace during a messy war.