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MACMILLAN - Siegfried Sassoon: Scorched Glory Critical Study

Name: MACMILLAN - Siegfried Sassoon: Scorched Glory Critical Study
Brand: MACMILLAN
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Discover a deep analysis of one of the most significant literary figures of the twentieth century. Siegfried Sassoon: Scorched Glory provides the first survey of the poet's published work since his death. This study offers a fresh perspective by drawing on edited diaries and letters that were previously unavailable for such a comprehensive review. This book examines how Sassoon's life shaped his creative output. It explores his family background, his Jewish inheritance, and his personal struggles with sexuality. Readers will gain insight into his wartime experiences, specifically his public opposition to the conflict, and his connections to the Georgian poets and other writers of his era. While Sassoon is often remembered primarily as a war poet, this critical evaluation looks beyond that label. It addresses his wider achievements and the complex personality that drove his writing. By looking at his eventual withdrawal to country life, this study provides a complete picture of a writer whose work remains vital to understanding the period.

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First survey of Sassoon's published work since his death, providing a modern look at his literary legacy.

Includes insights drawn from edited diaries and letters to offer a deeper understanding of the poet.

Examines how personal history, including his Jewish inheritance and family background, influenced his writing.

Analyzes his wartime experience and his famous public opposition to the war.

Explores his relationships with the Georgian poets and other significant writers of his time.

Moves beyond the war poet label to evaluate his wider literary achievements and complex personality.

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Brand: MACMILLAN
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0333632850
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Historical > 1901 Onwards
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 24 March 1997
Listed Since: 09 February 2007

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