War's Embers

War's Embers

by Ivor Gurney

War's Embers is a collection of poems by English poet Ivor Gurney. The poems describe Gurney's experiences during the First World War, where he served on the Western Front and was wounded by a mustard gas attack. The poems explore the emotional toll of war, the trauma of combat, and the challenges of returning home after the war. Gurney's poems are deeply personal and moving, and they offer a unique perspective on the human cost of war.

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