The Oxford Handbook Of British And Irish War Po... May 2026

For those interested in how literature bears witness to violence and trauma, this handbook is an "indispensable reference". It is available as a hardback at Amazon or for digital rental via VitalSource . The Oxford Handbook of British and Irish War Poetry. - Gale

Beyond history, it tackles philosophical questions, such as the "poetry in the pity" and the internal tension between the destructive nature of war and the creative act of writing. Critical Reception The Oxford Handbook of British and Irish War Po...

Reviewers at the Ivor Gurney Society Journal and Review of English Studies have noted its "infectious quality of browsability" and the "stellar" array of contributors. For those interested in how literature bears witness

Critics have praised the handbook as a "large and rich achievement" that serves both as a masterclass for non-specialists and a deep well of debate for scholars. - Gale Beyond history, it tackles philosophical questions,