"The War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon" by Siegfried Sassoon is a collection of poems focusing on the brutal truths of World War I. These poems paint a vivid picture of life in the trenches, bringing to light the pain, suffering, and mental wounds soldiers faced. The poet uses powerful and touching language to show the stark difference between how war is often viewed and the terrible reality experienced by those on the front lines. Through his verses, he shares stories of friendship, the sadness of losing comrades, and the senselessness of the fighting, revealing the war's devastating impact on individuals and society. This collection reminds people of the sacrifices made by soldiers while also questioning the point of such widespread destruction.
The War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon
By Siegfried Sassoon
From the trenches of World War I emerge raw, emotional verses that reveal the horrifying reality of war, challenging the glorified version fed to the public.
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About the AuthorSiegfried Loraine Sassoon was an English war poet, writer, and soldier. Decorated for bravery on the Western Front, he became one of the leading poets of the First World War. His poetry both described the horrors of the trenches and satirized the patriotic pretensions of those who, in Sassoon's view, were responsible for a jingoism-fuelled war. Sassoon became a focal point for dissent within the armed forces when he made a lone protest against the continuation of the war with his "Soldier's Declaration" of July 1917, which resulted in his being sent to the Craiglockhart War Hospital. During this period, Sassoon met and formed a friendship with Wilfred Owen, who was greatly influenced by him. Sassoon later won acclaim for his prose work, notably his three-volume, fictionalised autobiography, collectively known as the Sherston trilogy.
Siegfried Loraine Sassoon was an English war poet, writer, and soldier. Decorated for bravery on the Western Front, he became one of the leading poets of the First World War. His poetry both described the horrors of the trenches and satirized the patriotic pretensions of those who, in Sassoon's view, were responsible for a jingoism-fuelled war. Sassoon became a focal point for dissent within the armed forces when he made a lone protest against the continuation of the war with his "Soldier's Declaration" of July 1917, which resulted in his being sent to the Craiglockhart War Hospital. During this period, Sassoon met and formed a friendship with Wilfred Owen, who was greatly influenced by him. Sassoon later won acclaim for his prose work, notably his three-volume, fictionalised autobiography, collectively known as the Sherston trilogy.
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