History Through Poetry: World War I by Paul Dowswell

History Through Poetry: World War I by Paul Dowswell

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Uses poetry as a window into the social history of World War I.

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History Through Poetry: World War I by Paul Dowswell

This book looks at the curriculum history of World War I, through a series of poems from the time. Each poem covers a different topic such as daily wartime living, life in the trenches and attitudes towards patriotism and religion. The backgrounds to each poem and poet is given, together with an explanation of what each poem is about. Features poems by Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, W.B. Yeats, A.A. Milne, John Freeman, Rupert Brooke, August Stramm, J.C. Squire, Madeline Ida Bedford, Marc de Larreguy de Civrieux and Wilfrid Gibson.
Paul Dowswell has..done an excelllent job in bringing out for more careful scrutiny some gems of poetry. In doing so he's highlighted some of the appalling events of the conflict. * Armadillo, vo. 4, issue 1 *
Contemporary photographs, a detailed glossary, index and suggestions for further reading make this an important resource for both history and literature studies. * Junior Education *
Paul Dowswell trained as a historian and teacher. He is now a freelance writer and editor.
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ISBN 13 9780750283281
ISBN 10 0750283289
Title History Through Poetry: World War I
Author Paul Dowswell
Series History Through Poetry
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Year published 2014-03-13
Number of pages 32
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.