The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry Red Cross by John Baxter

by John Baxter

some of these women were reluctant to stop working

both famous and lesser-known authors

others have concluded it was unavoidable

learning warfare on the fly

The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry Red Cross by John BaxterDescription Various Authors Published by Penguin Random House Paperback Unrivaled in its range and intensity, the poetry of World War I continues to have a powerful effect on readers. This newly edited 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. Here are famous verses by Rupert Brooke, Siegfried Sassoon, and Wilfred Owen; poetry