In Flanders Fields, and Other Poems by John McCrae
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| Author | McCrae, John, 1872-1918 |
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| Contributor | Macphail, Andrew, 1864-1938 |
| Title | In Flanders Fields, and Other Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by A. Light, L. Bowser, and David Widger |
| Summary | "In Flanders Fields and Other Poems" by John McCrae is a collection of poignant poetry written during the early 20th century, against the backdrop of World War I. The poetry reflects on themes of death, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit, and is most famously anchored by the titular poem "In Flanders Fields," which calls upon the living to remember and honor the fallen soldiers. McCrae, who served as a physician and soldier, encapsulates a deep sense of mourning and responsibility in his works, likely derived from his direct experiences in the trenches. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to McCrae's renowned poem, which vividly depicts the graveyards of war adorned with poppies and the haunting voices of the dead urging the living to continue their fight. The stark contrast between the beauty of nature and the brutality of battle is palpable, as the larks sing in the sky amid the cacophony of gunfire. Following the poem, the edition includes an essay by Sir Andrew Macphail that provides insight into McCrae's life and the context in which the poems were written. The beginning lays a powerful foundation for McCrae's exploration of grief, valor, and the legacy of those who served, beckoning readers to contemplate the costs of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry |
| Subject | Patriotic poetry |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Subject | McCrae, John, 1872-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 353 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 528 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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