Project Gutenberg 2018-04-10 Public domain in the USA. 751 Eaton, William Dunseath Eaton, W. D. (William Dunseath) 23000402 Great Poems of the World War Published in 1918 under title: The war in verse and prose. Produced by Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Great Poems of the World War" by William Dunseath Eaton is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically reflecting on the tumultuous experiences and emotions surrounding World War I. This anthology compiles verses from various poets, capturing themes of heroism, loss, love, and the profound impact of war on individuals and society. The book aims to preserve these poetic voices, which echo the human spirit amidst the chaos of conflict, providing a platform for remembrance and reflection. The opening of this collection begins with a profound preface that sets the stage for the poems to follow, highlighting the overwhelming impact of the war that erupted in 1914 and engulfed nations. Eaton articulates the necessity of documenting the poetic responses that emerged as a result of this global tragedy, emphasizing their emotional depth compared to traditional historical narratives. Various poems are introduced in the early pages, showcasing poignant imagery and sentiments from soldiers, nurses, and loved ones affected by the war, illustrating the blend of beauty and horror that defined this era. The introduction effectively frames the anthology as a means of understanding the war not just through actions and statistics, but through the personal experiences and reflections captured in verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry PN D501 Text Category: Poetry Category: History - Modern (1750+) 504369 2025-07-22T14:31:53.451370 text/html 503387 2021-01-24T14:40:46 text/html 334288 2025-07-22T14:32:15.743249 application/epub+zip 334365 2025-07-22T14:32:00.052429 application/epub+zip 186062 2025-07-22T14:31:56.412394 application/epub+zip 616843 2025-07-22T14:32:23.626779 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 487493 2025-07-22T14:32:10.359282 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339024 2022-08-25T15:39:13.218958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292350 2025-07-22T14:31:51.027414 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 292181 2018-04-10T15:11:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18395 2025-07-22T14:32:23.796723 application/rdf+xml 14357 2025-07-22T14:31:56.591392 image/jpeg 2195 2025-07-22T14:31:56.504395 image/jpeg 112291 2018-04-10T15:11:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 300599 2021-01-24T14:40:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 299225 2025-07-22T14:31:53.498404 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