World War I (History Through Poetry)

World War I (History Through Poetry)

by PaulDowswell (Author)

Synopsis

This book looks at the curriculum history of World War I, through a series of poems from the time. Each poem covers a different topic such as daily wartime living, life in the trenches and attitudes towards patriotism and religion. The backgrounds to each poem and poet is given, together with an explanation of what each poem is about. It includes poems by Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke and WB Yeats.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 15 Nov 2001

ISBN 10: 0750235934
ISBN 13: 9780750235938

Media Reviews
Paul Dowswell has...done an excelllent job in bringing out for more careful scrutiny some gems of poetry. In doing so he's highlighted some of the appalling events of the conflict. -- Armadillo vol. 4, issue 1 20020401 'Contemporary photographs, a detailed glossary, index and suggestions for further reading make this an important resource for both history and literature studies.' -- Junior Education 20030901
Author Bio
Paul Dowswell trained as a historian and teacher. He is now a freelance writer and editor.