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Undertones of war
Book • 1928
Published in 1928, 'Undertones of War' is a memoir that recounts Edmund Blunden's experiences as an infantry officer on the Western Front during World War I. The book is characterized by its poetic and pastoral style, describing the war's effects on the landscape and the people involved.
Blunden, who served in the Royal Sussex Regiment and participated in battles such as the Somme and Passchendaele, writes about the war with a unique blend of elegance and stark realism.
His narrative includes vivid descriptions of nature, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the dark humor that emerged in the trenches.
Despite the horrors of war, Blunden's account is marked by a reflective and elegiac tone, highlighting the lasting impact of his experiences on his life and writing.
Blunden, who served in the Royal Sussex Regiment and participated in battles such as the Somme and Passchendaele, writes about the war with a unique blend of elegance and stark realism.
His narrative includes vivid descriptions of nature, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the dark humor that emerged in the trenches.
Despite the horrors of war, Blunden's account is marked by a reflective and elegiac tone, highlighting the lasting impact of his experiences on his life and writing.
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