The Complete Poems
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Author Description
This is a new edition of the complete poems of Keith Douglas, who is largely recognized as the most brilliant British poet of the Second World War. He was killed in June of 1944 in Normandy at the age of only twenty-four, yet had already achieved a considerable body of work. Douglas began writing poetry while at school at Christ's Hospital and later at Oxford University, and continued his poetry while serving in the army in England and the Middle East. Desmond Graham, Douglas's biographer, and a poet in his own right, has revised his original edition of the poems, bringing the poignant words and powerful images of this distinguished poet once again to life.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates the development and maturity of Keith Douglas's poetic voice within the context of his experiences during the Second World War. The text serves as a comprehensive scholarly record of Douglas's work, curated by his biographer Desmond Graham. By organizing the poems chronologically and providing critical context, the book argues that Douglas represents a singular, vital voice in 20th-century British literature, whose early death truncated a significant artistic trajectory.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A complete chronological assembly of Keith Douglas's poetic output.
- Biographical context provided by editor Desmond Graham.
- Insights into the transition of the poet's style from his school years to his military service in the Middle East.
Scope Limits
- The volume does not include his prose works or personal letters in their entirety.
- It does not offer a comprehensive military history of the Normandy campaign beyond the poet's personal involvement.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and critics widely regard this edition as the definitive reference for studying Douglas's contribution to war literature. Readers frequently note the clarity and precision of the editorial notes, which provide necessary historical grounding for the poems.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
1998-07-09
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019288087X
ISBN-13:
9780192880871
Poetry
Biography
World War
British literature
War poetry
