War's Embers
by Ivor Gurney
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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.Book Details
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