Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: 20th Century and Modern Poetry: World War I
This lesson from a unit on 20th Century and Modern Poetry focuses on World War I and war poetry that resulted from the disillusionment and cynicism due to the high casualties and devastation. It features links to the Causes of World War...
University of Oxford (UK)
First World War Poetry Digital Archive: Robert Graves Collection
Although the collection of works by Robert Graves is of his war poetry, this biography will tell you about his writings throughout his life. Hyperlinks will take you to his poems and correspondence during his war years.
University of Oxford (UK)
First World War Poetry Digital Archive: Vera Brittain Collection
Although she did write some poetry, Vera Brittain's most important literary work was a memoir about her experiences as a nurse during World War I. Read about her life during World War I and her actions towards world peace afterward.
University of North Carolina
Documenting the American South: John Hill Hewitt, "War"
This gives the history of the Civil War from its beginning to the Battle of Richmond in poetic verse written by John Hill Hewitt (1801-1890 CE). The introduction firmly establishes the sourthern sympathies of the writer.
Library of Congress
Loc: Experiencing War: Leroy v. Quintana
Interview with poet Leroy Quintana about his years serving in the military, especially about his service in Vietnam.
University of Oxford (UK)
First World War Poetry Digital Archive: Isaac Rosenberg Collection
Read the biography of World War I poet, Isaac Rosenberg, who was able to publish poems he wrote from the trenches. Included are hyperlinks to his works, letters, and other resources.
University of Oxford (UK)
First World War Poetry Digital Archive: Edward Thomas Collection
A wistful biography of Edward Thomas, a poet before World War I, who wrote poetry and many letters during his time in the British Army before his death in France. Find hyperlinks to his works and copies of his manuscripts.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: May Wedderburn Cannan, Poet and Mi5 Employee in Wwi
May Wedderburn Cannan was a poet and writer - and also, during the the First World War, an employee of MI5. In these extracts from her autobiography, Grey Ghosts and Voices, Cannan remembers what it was like to be a poet in war time -...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: The Literature of War
Eight day war poetry unit plan provided by The Academy of American Poets designed for tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade students. Originally part of a larger class on the literature of war, this unit contains an overview of the past and...
Other
The Confederation Poets: Frederick George Scott (1861 1944)
A collection of primary texts by Confederation poet Frederick George Scott, author of "The Soul's Quest and Other Poems," "In the Battle Silences: Poems Written at the Front," and "The Great War as I Saw It."
TES Global
Tes: I, Cinna (The Poet) 2012 Discussion Pack
[Free Registration/Login Required] This discussion pack includes questions and resources to stimulate discussion about the play I, Cinna (The Poet) and issues it raises. These include the article "Twitter racism: how the law is taking on...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: World War I English Poetry
This site from the Forham University provides information and text of the some of the poetry that was written by English poets during the first world war.
University of Michigan
Making of America: War Lyrics and Other Poems
The University of Michigan offers the full text of "War-lyrics and Other Poems," which was written by a Union sailor and dedicated to former commander, Vice-Admiral David G. Farragut. Users are able to read the text in its entirety, or...
Emory University
Emory University: Lost Poets of the Great War
This marvelous site offers a chronology of WWI, an assessment of its cost to society, and links to such poets as Rupert Brooke and Wilfred Owen. Has a plethora of information on the war.
Other
French Writers of the Great War
This brief article gives a good overview of major writers in France during the Great War. There are not, unfortunately, any links to the works discussed.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Herman Melville
From the Academy of American Poets, this site contains a biography of Herman Melville (1819-1891 CE). Discusses the influence of his work as a seaman, as well as the Civil War on his writings. Includes a brief bibliography of works by...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Miguel Hernandez
A brief biography on Spanish poet Miguel Hernandez that discusses both his personal life and literary career.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Randall Jarrell 1914 1965
A wonderful source on Randall Jarrell. There is an extensive biography, plus excerpts of letters Jarrell wrote about army life during WWII. Critics discuss Jarrell's following works: "The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner", "2nd Air...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Memorandum During the War
The Electronic Text Center of the University of Virginia presents links to the online text for Walt Whitman's prose writing, "Memorandum During the War" in which Whitman records his thoughts and experiences visiting the wounded in the...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Poetry by Rupert Brooke
Bibliomania provides a brief biography of the World War I poet Rupert Brook (1887-1915) and links to full-text poems.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Age of Anxiety: Europe in the 1920's
This site provides text from a lecture that looks at European culture after WWI. Looks at the literary and artistic developments during and as a result of the war. With links to several biographical websites on authors and philosophers...
British Library
British Library: 20th Century People: Wilfred Owen
Read a summary of Wilfred Owen's impact on 20th Century war poetry and view additional resources such as related articles, collection items, and teacher resources.
First World War
First World War: Prose & Poetry Wilfred Owen
The First World War.com offers a very brief biography, this site touches on Wilfred Owen's (1893-1918 CE) work as well. Includes the text of his poem "Futility."
Sonnet Central
Sonnets of World War I
This unique page contains links to the sonnets of the title, as well as links to biographical information about the writers. There are even audio versions of some sonnets available. A bibliography is provided, but no actual commentary or...