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Severn & Somme
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General European HistoryGeneral PoetryWorld War I
ISBN13: 9781023562331
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Severn & Somme by Ivor Gurney is a poignant collection of poems offering a unique and deeply personal perspective on World War I. Drawing from Gurney's own experiences as a soldier, these verses explore the realities of combat and the enduring impact of war on the human spirit.
A significant contribution to both British literature and military history, this collection captures the starkness and emotional complexities of the conflict, moving beyond simple narratives of heroism to delve into themes of loss, memory, and the psychological toll of warfare. Severn & Somme stands as a powerful testament to the era, reflecting the European landscape and the individual struggles within the larger historical context of the First World War. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the original impact and enduring relevance of Gurney's work, ensuring its availability for those interested in war poetry and firsthand accounts from this pivotal period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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