Siegfried Sassoon Diaries: 1915-1918
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Siegfried Sassoon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling historical document Siegfried Sassoon Diaries 1915-1918 chronicles the harrowing experiences of a soldier on the Western Front during World War I. It presents a raw and intimate perspective on the daily realities of trench warfare, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the profound psychological toll of conflict. Sassoon's entries illustrate his growing disillusionment with the war and his eventual transformation into a vocal pacifist. The work uncovers the stark contrast between the patriotic fervor at home and the brutal devastation faced by those in battle. This poignant collection offers an invaluable firsthand account of a pivotal period in modern history, revealing the human cost of global conflict through the eyes of a celebrated literary figure.
Author: Siegfried Sassoon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling historical document Siegfried Sassoon Diaries 1915-1918 chronicles the harrowing experiences of a soldier on the Western Front during World War I. It presents a raw and intimate perspective on the daily realities of trench warfare, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the profound psychological toll of conflict. Sassoon's entries illustrate his growing disillusionment with the war and his eventual transformation into a vocal pacifist. The work uncovers the stark contrast between the patriotic fervor at home and the brutal devastation faced by those in battle. This poignant collection offers an invaluable firsthand account of a pivotal period in modern history, revealing the human cost of global conflict through the eyes of a celebrated literary figure.