Poems by Isaac Rosenberg

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rosenberg, Isaac, 1890-1918

Contributor:

Binyon, Laurence, 1869-1943

Bottomley, Gordon, 1874-1948

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Poems by Isaac Rosenberg" by Isaac Rosenberg is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century, particularly reflecting the experiences and sentiments during World War I. The poems delve into themes of war, identity, and the human condition, highlighting the complex interplay of life and death from a unique artistic perspective. Rosenberg, a soldier and poet, captures the raw emotions and vivid imagery associated with the horrors of war while also exploring deeper introspections rooted in his Jewish identity. The beginning of the collection includes an introductory memoir that outlines Rosenberg's journey as both a poet and an artist, emphasizing his struggles and aspirations in the face of adversity. The opening portion not only serves as a preamble to his poetic works but also illustrates the personal and societal struggles that shaped his writing, particularly the influences of his early life and the impact of the war. Various poets, alongside reflections on youth and artistic ambitions, set the stage for the more intense and evocative poems that follow, showcasing the tension between his creative aspirations and the harsh realities of life during wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2021-12-06