Wilfred Owen : an illustrated life / Jane Potter.
Publisher: Oxford : Bodleian Library, 2014Description: 144 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781851243945.Subject(s): Owen, Wilfred, 1893-1918 | Poets, English -- 20th century -- Biography | World War, 1914-1918 -- Literature and the warDDC classification: 920 Summary: "This generously illustrated book tells the story of Wilfred Owen's life and work anew, from his birth in 1893 to his tragic death just one week before the signing of the armistice that would end the war. Drawing on numerous manuscripts, artefacts and family photographs, it gives a comprehensive view of the relationship between the poet's lived experience and his writing that will appeal equally to both those well-versed in Owen's work and those seeking a well-researched, accessible introduction."-- Taken from book-cover.Item type | Current library | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Book | House of Lords Library - Palace Dewey | 920 OWE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 020710 |
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"Foreword by Jon Stallworthy" : reverse of title-page.
"This generously illustrated book tells the story of Wilfred Owen's life and work anew, from his birth in 1893 to his tragic death just one week before the signing of the armistice that would end the war. Drawing on numerous manuscripts, artefacts and family photographs, it gives a comprehensive view of the relationship between the poet's lived experience and his writing that will appeal equally to both those well-versed in Owen's work and those seeking a well-researched, accessible introduction."-- Taken from book-cover.