Greek and Roman Antiquity in First World War Poetry
Author | : Lorna Hardwick |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 2024-07-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198907879 |
ISBN-13 | : 0198907877 |
Rating | : 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Download or read book Greek and Roman Antiquity in First World War Poetry written by Lorna Hardwick and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-07-12 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rupert Brooke, Wilfred Owen, Isaac Rosenberg, and Charles Sorley all died in WWI. They came from diverse social, educational, and cultural backgrounds, but engagement with Greek and Roman antiquity was decisive in shaping their war poetry. This volume explores how, when, and why classical materials were so influential in these poets' work.