Publisher's Synopsis
Counter-Attack: And Other Poems is a collection of war poems written by Siegfried Sassoon, a British poet and soldier who served in World War I. The collection was first published in 1918, during the final year of the war. The poems in the collection explore the experiences of soldiers on the front lines, depicting the horrors of trench warfare, the loss of life, and the emotional toll of the conflict. Many of the poems are written in a stark, realistic style, conveying the brutality and senselessness of war. Others are more reflective and introspective, exploring the psychological effects of combat on the individual soldier. Throughout the collection, Sassoon's writing is marked by his deep sense of empathy for his fellow soldiers and his commitment to telling the truth about the war, even when that truth is difficult to confront. Counter-Attack: And Other Poems is a powerful and moving testament to the human cost of war, and a reminder of the enduring power of poetry to bear witness to history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
