A Corner of a Foreign Field The Illustrated Poetry of the First World War

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What is A Corner of a Foreign Field The Illustrated Poetry of the First World War about?

This striking anthology brings together poetry inspired by the First World War, from urgent verses written in the trenches to poems shaped by memory and grief long after the fighting ended. Works by well-known and lesser-known poets reveal the fear, courage, loss and longing experienced by soldiers and families at home. Rare photographs of battlefields, troops and wartime life add a powerful visual dimension, helping readers explore how poets responded to one of the most devastating events in modern history.

About the author

Fiona Waters is a much-loved author and anthologist who has shared her passion for poetry and stories with children all over the world. She is well known for collecting and editing wonderful poetry books, including 'I Like This Poem' and 'A Treasury of Animal Poems'. Fiona loves inspiring young readers to enjoy the magic of words and verse.