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Title: Counter-Attack and Other Poems
Credits: Produced by John M. Wyrwas
Summary: "Counter-Attack and Other Poems" by Siegfried Sassoon is a poignant collection of war poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically amid World War I, a time marked by significant military conflict and societal upheaval. This collection captures the gruesome realities and psychological toll of war, reflecting Sassoon's own experiences as a soldier and his critical perspective on military leadership and patriotism. The poems explore themes of death, courage, despair, and the stark contrast between the romanticized notions of warfare and its brutal truth. In "Counter-Attack," Sassoon vividly portrays the chaotic and horrifying scenes from the front lines of battle, illustrating the physical and emotional scars of soldiers confronting the harshness of warfare. Throughout the collection, he employs stark imagery and sharp irony to critique the glorification of combat, often juxtaposing the memories of serene rural life with the nightmarish experiences in the trenches. Poems like "The General" and "Does it Matter?" emphasize the disconnect between those who wage war and those who endure its devastating consequences. By giving voice to the soldiers' suffering and questioning the narratives of heroism, Sassoon's work serves as a haunting reminder of the human cost of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Sassoon, Siegfried, 1886-1967
EBook No.: 8930
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Counter-Attack and Other Poems
Credits: Produced by John M. Wyrwas
Summary: "Counter-Attack and Other Poems" by Siegfried Sassoon is a poignant collection of war poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically amid World War I, a time marked by significant military conflict and societal upheaval. This collection captures the gruesome realities and psychological toll of war, reflecting Sassoon's own experiences as a soldier and his critical perspective on military leadership and patriotism. The poems explore themes of death, courage, despair, and the stark contrast between the romanticized notions of warfare and its brutal truth. In "Counter-Attack," Sassoon vividly portrays the chaotic and horrifying scenes from the front lines of battle, illustrating the physical and emotional scars of soldiers confronting the harshness of warfare. Throughout the collection, he employs stark imagery and sharp irony to critique the glorification of combat, often juxtaposing the memories of serene rural life with the nightmarish experiences in the trenches. Poems like "The General" and "Does it Matter?" emphasize the disconnect between those who wage war and those who endure its devastating consequences. By giving voice to the soldiers' suffering and questioning the narratives of heroism, Sassoon's work serves as a haunting reminder of the human cost of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Sassoon, Siegfried, 1886-1967
EBook No.: 8930
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.