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War poets and poetry of today
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Contemporary War Poetry |
First World War Poetry |
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War Poetry and Anti-war Poetry
On this web siteIraq War Poems and wars of the twentieth centuryThis site includes poems by former soldiers, people who have lived in war zones or have close connections with those involved in wars, plus people who have been deeply concerned about recent wars. Poems from a US pilot recording his Vietnam experiences. (He has also written on events in Iraq and commemoration of the Second World War.) Poetry about the Falklands War 1982, including the psychological consequences which are still being experienced today. Also included are poems relating to the Kosovo war 1999, Persecution of the Jews 1945, and persecution of the Palestinians 1948-2008. New poets are from Britain, USA, Israel, Iraq, Canada, Belgium, Nepal, Pakistan, Vietnam and India. Poems for Remembrance DaySeveral of these have been read at Remembrance Day events in Britain. We are always pleased to hear of poems being used and will pass on news to the poets. Poets like to be asked if their poems may be used. I have never known of a refusal, or a request for payment. Please email enquiries to the address below. Contact usComments, enquiries and suggestions about any matter to do with this web site will be welcomed. Dear
Poets My policy is to include every poem that has something to say, whether it is an insight, an observation, an expression of emotion, a comment. If you feel your poem has been overlooked in my bulging inbox don't hesitate to email again and point out the oversight. Readers will find many fresh and rewarding poems. Your War Poetry? To submit poems or write to us on any matter please email us. Please note that because of the amount of spam received a new email address has been adopted till the problem is fixed, (making use of the website editor's wife' email address). All emails (2008) should be addressed to
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information Your contact details will not be passed on to anyone, but all enquiries will be forwarded to poets. The ownership of copyright remains with the poets. Phone and fax (UK) 01 444 232 356 This site was last updated 22 August 2008. David Roberts, Web site Editor, www.warpoetry.co.uk
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New Page: 90th Anniversary of End of First World War - Poems and comments by poets and others. Remembering the First World War. |
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War Poetry Anthologies |
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Poets of the First World War |
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Rupert Brooke -
A short introduction Wilfred Owen - An introduction to his life and war experience Edward Thomas - a glimpse of his nature The First World War and its Poets Modern poets who have written about the First World War |
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Brief Lives of 25 War Poets |
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Poems of the First World War |
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War Poems (some with notes)
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Page copyright © David Roberts 2008 This page may be freely copied for personal or non profit use. |
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www.warpoetry.co.uk Contemporary war poetry in this website is copyright, the authors©1960-2008. If you wish to use any of the poems please contact the website editor who will be pleased to approach the poets for permission to use their work. So far permission has always been granted. |
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