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The Faber Book of War Poetry

The Faber Book of War Poetry

by KennethBaker (Editor)

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    Paperback 1997

    $4.25
Synopsis

Kenneth Baker's new anthology surveys one of mankind's oldest activities, warfare, through the eyes of the poets who have participated in, witnessed, celebrated and deplored it. From Homer's epic treatment of the siege of Troy to Tony Harrison's moving commentary on the tragedy of Bosnia, the origins, spirit, conduct, technology, art and after-effects of war have inspired poets of all ages and tongues to some of their most powerful and memorable moments.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 624
 Edition: New Ed
 Publisher: Faber and Faber
Published: 06 Oct 1997
ISBN 10: 057117454X
ISBN 13: 9780571174546

Author Bio
Kenneth Baker was born in 1934 and educated at St Paul's and Magdalen College, Oxford. He entered parliament as Conservative MP for Acton in 1968, beginning a long parliamentary career that included serving as Environment Secretary and Home Secretary. He retired from the House of Commons at the 1997 General Election and now sits in the House of Lords.$$$His publications include five anthologies of poetry, a volume of memoirs, The Turbulent Years, and two cartoon histories, The Prime Ministers and The Kings and Queens.