Verlag: Pan Macmillan UK
ISBN 10: 1447242009 ISBN 13: 9781447242000
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
Verlag: Pan Macmillan, United Kingdom, London, 2015
ISBN 10: 1447242009 ISBN 13: 9781447242000
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. While the First World War devastated Europe, it inspired profound poetry words in which the atmosphere and landscape of battle are evoked perhaps more vividly than anywhere else. The poets many of whom were killed show not only the wars tragedy but the hopes and disappointments of a generation of men. In Some Desperate Glory, historian and biographer Max Egremont gives us a transfiguring look at the life and work of this assemblage of poets. Wilfred Owen with his flaring genius; the intense, compassionate Siegfried Sassoon; the composer Ivor Gurney; Robert Graves who would later spurn his war poems; the nature-loving Edward Thomas; the glamorous Fabian Socialist Rupert Brooke; and the shell-shocked Robert Nichols all fought in the war, and their poetry is a bold act of creativity in the face of unprecedented destruction. Some Desperate Glory includes a chronological anthology of their poems, with linking commentary, telling the story of the war through their art. This unique volume unites the poetry and the history of the war, so often treated separately, granting readers the pride, strife, and sorrow of the individual soldiers experience coupled with a panoramic view of the wars toll on an entire nation. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Picador 12/03/2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 1447242009 ISBN 13: 9781447242000
Anbieter: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
Verlag: Pan Macmillan UK
ISBN 10: 1447242009 ISBN 13: 9781447242000
Anbieter: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, USA
Zustand: Used - Very Good. 2014. Paperback. Pap. Minor shelf wear. Very Good.
Verlag: Pan Macmillan UK
ISBN 10: 1447242009 ISBN 13: 9781447242000
Anbieter: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, USA
Zustand: Used - Like New. 2014. Main Market Ed. Paperback. Fine.
Verlag: Picador, London, 2015
ISBN 10: 1447242009 ISBN 13: 9781447242000
Anbieter: Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australien
Softcover. 1st thus. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. 335 pages. The story of eleven soldier/poets with selections from their work. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.