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Out in the Dark: Poetry of the First World War in Context & With Basic Notes
One of mankind s greatest tragedies was the First World War. For over four years whole nations unleashed the full might of their newfound destructive powers. Poets played their part in the war as promoters of it, soldiers, victims and onlookers. Their stories, and their responses to their experiences are deeply moving. Their work includes some of the greatest poetry of the 20th Century. Poets in this anthology include Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, Edward Thomas, Thomas Hardy, Rupert Brooke, Charles Sorley and Isaac Rosenberg.
- GenresPoetry
192 pages, Paperback
First published June 26, 1998
About the author
David Roberts
6 books2 followersAbout David Roberts
David Roberts is a writer, publisher, and the editor of the war poetry website
BOOKS
MINDS AT WAR - The poetry and experience of the First World War.
OUT IN THE DARK - Poetry of the First World War in context and with basic notes.
KOSOVO WAR POETRY
FALKLANDS WAR POETRY
WE ARE THE DEAD - Poems and paintings from the Great War 1914-1918
REMEMBRANCE POEMS AND READINGS for Remembrance Events
THE EUROPEAN UNION AND YOU 2006
In more detail:
He edited two very successful anthologies of poetry of the First World War: Minds at War, The Poetry and Experience of the First World War (1996)
and Out in the Dark, Poetry of the First World War, in Context and with Basic Notes (1998). Both were published by Saxon Books and have been reprinted many times.
He wrote a collection of poetry, Kosovo War Poetry, published by Saxon Books in 2000.
He has published French poetry of the First World War, translated by Ian Higgins. French Poems of the Great War (an anthology) and Cockerels and Vultures (poems by Albert-Paul Granier).
For many years David Roberts has been interested in international relations and in particular is concerned with matters of war and peace, and the reform of the United Nations. For two years he was a member of the Executive Committee of Action for UN Renewal. He wrote a pamphlet for them, Lessons from Iraq, the UN must be Reformed (2004).
His book, The European Union and You (2007) is a weighty guide to the European Union, its origins, development, problems and potential. Published by Saxon Books it is now (2020) in some respects a little out of date. (600 pages.)
He has edited a volume of poetry by British, Argentine and Falkland Islands writers, Falklands War Poetry (2012). Saxon Books.
His 2012 book is a superbly produced anthology of First World War poetry, We Are The Dead, Poems and Paintings of the Great War, 1914-1918. Published by The Red Horse Press. The poetry is not just by British writers. This anthology breaks new ground by including poems by Irish, Australian, Canadian, French and German poets. On almost every page are war paintings of the period by war artists, many of which have been hidden in museum vaults for over 90 years, unseen by the general public.
OTHER INTERESTS
Other interests include economics, psychology, the organisation of societies, justice for criminals who start wars of aggression, banning nuclear weapons, justice for Palestinians, films, art, music, writing lyrics, gardening, swimming, walking, travel (especially in France), promoting the singing of his wife, Julie Roberts, and organising concerts for her, lazing in the sun, and dining with friends and family.
EARLIER CAREER
His earlier career has included working in industry (for 6 years) and a teacher (for 24 years).
When he was 17 he wrote a full-length play, The Last Days, which was performed by students of Sheffield University in 1965.
He wrote libretti for the cantata, New Creation, and the rock symphony, Chrysalis, with music by David Fellingham. These were performed in 1972 and 1973 at the Dome, Brighton
His lyrics, Infinity, and Making or Breaking (from Kosovo War Poetry) have been set to music by Norwegian composer, Kim Andre Arnesen. These were premiered by the Kantorei Choir, Denver Colorado. They can be heard on YouTube and purchased on a Naxos CD.
David Roberts was born in Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK, in November 1942 and lives with his wife in Sussex.
David Roberts is a writer, publisher, and the editor of the war poetry website
BOOKS
MINDS AT WAR - The poetry and experience of the First World War.
OUT IN THE DARK - Poetry of the First World War in context and with basic notes.
KOSOVO WAR POETRY
FALKLANDS WAR POETRY
WE ARE THE DEAD - Poems and paintings from the Great War 1914-1918
REMEMBRANCE POEMS AND READINGS for Remembrance Events
THE EUROPEAN UNION AND YOU 2006
In more detail:
He edited two very successful anthologies of poetry of the First World War: Minds at War, The Poetry and Experience of the First World War (1996)
and Out in the Dark, Poetry of the First World War, in Context and with Basic Notes (1998). Both were published by Saxon Books and have been reprinted many times.
He wrote a collection of poetry, Kosovo War Poetry, published by Saxon Books in 2000.
He has published French poetry of the First World War, translated by Ian Higgins. French Poems of the Great War (an anthology) and Cockerels and Vultures (poems by Albert-Paul Granier).
For many years David Roberts has been interested in international relations and in particular is concerned with matters of war and peace, and the reform of the United Nations. For two years he was a member of the Executive Committee of Action for UN Renewal. He wrote a pamphlet for them, Lessons from Iraq, the UN must be Reformed (2004).
His book, The European Union and You (2007) is a weighty guide to the European Union, its origins, development, problems and potential. Published by Saxon Books it is now (2020) in some respects a little out of date. (600 pages.)
He has edited a volume of poetry by British, Argentine and Falkland Islands writers, Falklands War Poetry (2012). Saxon Books.
His 2012 book is a superbly produced anthology of First World War poetry, We Are The Dead, Poems and Paintings of the Great War, 1914-1918. Published by The Red Horse Press. The poetry is not just by British writers. This anthology breaks new ground by including poems by Irish, Australian, Canadian, French and German poets. On almost every page are war paintings of the period by war artists, many of which have been hidden in museum vaults for over 90 years, unseen by the general public.
OTHER INTERESTS
Other interests include economics, psychology, the organisation of societies, justice for criminals who start wars of aggression, banning nuclear weapons, justice for Palestinians, films, art, music, writing lyrics, gardening, swimming, walking, travel (especially in France), promoting the singing of his wife, Julie Roberts, and organising concerts for her, lazing in the sun, and dining with friends and family.
EARLIER CAREER
His earlier career has included working in industry (for 6 years) and a teacher (for 24 years).
When he was 17 he wrote a full-length play, The Last Days, which was performed by students of Sheffield University in 1965.
He wrote libretti for the cantata, New Creation, and the rock symphony, Chrysalis, with music by David Fellingham. These were performed in 1972 and 1973 at the Dome, Brighton
His lyrics, Infinity, and Making or Breaking (from Kosovo War Poetry) have been set to music by Norwegian composer, Kim Andre Arnesen. These were premiered by the Kantorei Choir, Denver Colorado. They can be heard on YouTube and purchased on a Naxos CD.
David Roberts was born in Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK, in November 1942 and lives with his wife in Sussex.
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December 23, 2015
The notes accompanying the poems in this collection are very good and certainly explain the context. The poems themselves are a varied collection from very well known to lesser poets.
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