101 Amazing Facts About the Great War Poets

In Westminster Abbey at Poet's Corner sixteen Great War Poets are commemorated on a slate stone.
The inscription on the stone is taken from Wilfred Owen's 'Preface' to his poems and reads 'My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity.' Of the sixteen poets commemorated, six of them died during active service in the First World War, and ten of them survived the war, many of them living to old age. All sixteen of these officers and soldiers that served in that terrible war whom are commemorated at Poet's Corner wrote remarkable poetry that told of the horrors of the war, the comradeship of the men serving and their gallantry, as well as the foolhardiness of many of the decisions of the top brass. Many of the poems written have produced literature of the highest order and reveal how men during such carnage are capable of creating such beautiful poetry.
101 Amazing Facts about the Great War introduces the reader to these poets, covering their lives, their poetry and features some of their most influential quotes. Whether you are interested in poetry or history, this excellent guide containing over one hundred facts is a perfect addition to your bookshelf.