Project Gutenberg 2005-09-02 Public domain in the USA. 335 Guest, Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) 1881 1959 Guest, Edgar Albert Guest, Eddie 18006798 Over Here E-text prepared by Pat Saumell and Chuck Greif "Over Here" by Edgar A. Guest is a collection of patriotic poems written in the early 20th century, specifically during the time of World War I. This work captures the sentiments of American society during a period of upheaval, focusing on themes of sacrifice, duty, and the collective spirit of the nation as citizens rally to support their soldiers in the fight for freedom. Through its verses, the book pays tribute to the bravery of soldiers while simultaneously acknowledging the emotional burdens carried by their families at home. The opening of "Over Here" sets the stage for these reflections on war and patriotism, with an initial emphasis on the reverence for those who serve. The poems express a deep connection to the ideals represented by the American flag and the shared aspirations for liberty and justice. Various voices rise throughout the text to capture the feelings of mothers, fathers, and soldiers alike—highlighting themes of pride, sorrow, and the call to action as families endure the absence of their loved ones in service to their country. This introductory portion conveys a sense of unity and urgency as it beckons the reader to contemplate the costs and valor associated with war, embodying the spirit of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry PS Text World War I Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Browsing: History - Warfare Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry Category: American Literature Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 543128 2025-06-07T08:37:58.753279 text/html 317602 2020-12-12T11:54:33 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 136299 2020-12-12T11:54:33 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 143767 2025-06-07T08:38:14.089698 application/epub+zip 151018 2025-06-07T08:38:01.799256 application/epub+zip 144647 2025-06-07T08:38:00.229265 application/epub+zip 408350 2025-06-07T08:38:21.247672 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228079 2025-06-07T08:38:11.841709 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231299 2022-09-08T06:38:07.161720 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170944 2025-06-07T08:37:52.805276 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 170753 2020-12-12T11:54:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60912 2020-12-12T11:54:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19175 2025-06-07T08:38:21.427649 application/rdf+xml 24993 2025-06-07T08:38:00.444245 image/jpeg 2941 2025-06-07T08:38:00.338240 image/jpeg 142181 2025-06-07T08:37:58.782248 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia