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A Canadian Twilight And Other Poems Of War And Of Peace

A Canadian Twilight And Other Poems Of War And Of Peace

Freeman Trotter, Bernard

Paperback

Armed ForcesGeneral Military HistoryGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 9354360254
ISBN13: 9789354360251
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the dusk between war and peace, voices linger. A Canadian Twilight and Other Poems of War and of Peace by Bernard Freeman Trotter gathers the poignant echoes of a generation marked by the Great War, offering a stirring testament to hope, sorrow, and remembrance. This Canadian poetry collection stands among the most moving war poetry anthologies of the early twentieth century, its verses shaped by the young poet's own service and sacrifice. Trotter's work resonates with the clarity and compassion found in the poems of Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, yet bears a distinctly Canadian perspective-rooted in the landscapes, loyalties, and quiet courage of a nation finding its place on the world stage. Within these pages, readers encounter world war i poems that move seamlessly from the desolation of the trenches to the longing for peace at home. Each poem is a meditation on loss, duty, and the fragile beauty of life, making this volume both a classroom poetry anthology and a touchstone for soldier remembrance poetry. Trotter's voice, both intimate and universal, invites reflection on the costs of conflict and the enduring search for meaning. For those drawn to Canadian literature study or the wider tradition of public domain verse classics, this collection offers rare insight into early 20th century Canada-its anxieties, its resilience, and its dreams. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a casual reader seeking poems of peace or a collector of great war era poetry, A Canadian Twilight stands as more than a relic: it is a living tribute to memory, identity, and the quiet heroism of ordinary lives.

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