War's Embers, and Other Verses

"War's Embers" offers a powerful collection of poems by Ivor Gurney, a significant voice in British literature shaped by the crucible of World War I. This volume presents a selection of his most poignant war poetry, reflecting the soldier's experience with unflinching honesty and deep emotion. Gurney's work captures the human cost of conflict, exploring themes of loss, trauma, camaraderie, and the enduring impact of war on the individual psyche. These poems provide a unique and valuable historical perspective on the Great War, offering insights into the lives of those who fought and the landscapes forever scarred by battle. A crucial addition to the canon of military poetry, "War's Embers" remains a testament to the enduring power of verse to convey the realities of war and its aftermath. A carefully prepared print republication of essential World War I poetry.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.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.