Soldier Poetry of the Second World War: An Anthology

From Wilfred Owen, to Siegfried Sassoon and Rupert Brooke to John McCrae, poetry has been recognized as a significant voice of war. This volume adds another dimension to that voice. The Maple Leaf was a Canadian Army newspaper published during the World War II, featuring a weekly column, "Rhyme and Reason," that collected soldiers' poems. Though these poets were not professionals, each writer crafted their words carefully to convey their experiences. This moving anthology of these poems covers subjects like heroism, fear, death, freedom, and how to live post-war. While the authors may have died "unknown," the poetry in this volume lives on as their vivid memorial.

Author: Jane Morgan
Publisher: Mosaic Press
Published: 03/01/2019
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780889629301

About the Author
Jane Morgan taught in Winnipeg Schools and at the University of Manitoba. Walter C. Morgan volunteered for service overseas with Canada RGEME in 1940, obtaining the rank of Armorer / QMS.