A new anthology showcases restored black and white images from the First World War, paired with powerful poems from renowned Great War poets. On Remembrance Day, the collection vividly portrays life during 1914-1918, revealing the stark contrast between the horrors faced on the frontline and the resilience shown by women taking on traditionally male roles back home.
The anthology features lyrical verses from prominent poets like Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, and Jessie Pope, offering a poignant glimpse into the experiences of both soldiers and civilians during the devastating conflict known as ‘The War to End All Wars.’ Themes of despair, death, hope, and love, both fulfilled and forbidden, are skillfully woven throughout the anthology, capturing the hardships endured when communication was limited, leaving loved ones in the dark about the fate of those fighting overseas.
Notably, Rudyard Kipling’s poem ‘A Son’ heartbreakingly encapsulates the anguish of uncertainty with the simple yet profound lines: “My son was killed while laughing at some jest. I would I knew what it was, and it might serve me in a time when jests are few.”
Edited by Fiona Waters, the anthology titled ‘A Corner Of A Foreign Field’ is now available in hardback from Atlantic Publishing for £25. The evocative collection serves as a poignant tribute to the sacrifices made during the First World War, resonating with readers through the timeless words of these gifted poets.