{"product_id":"soldier-poetry-of-the-second-world-war-an-anthology-paperback","title":"Soldier Poetry of the Second World War: An Anthology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane Morgan\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eWalter C. Morgan\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Maple Leaf\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Morgan \u003c\/b\u003etaught in Winnipeg Schools and at the University of Manitoba. \u003cb\u003eWalter C. Morgan\u003c\/b\u003e volunteered for service overseas with Canada RGEME in 1940, obtaining the rank of Armorer \/ QMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761191944480,"sku":"9780889629301","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/03446f2916160cbe7e3bdb7d307e8c4a.webp?v=1780201189","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/soldier-poetry-of-the-second-world-war-an-anthology-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}