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The poetry of World War One has been some of the most important and influential work of the twentieth century. It has shaped our attitudes to war, and has remained ingrained in British cultural consciousness. In this collection world-leading experts revisit this important body of work to provide deeper insights into some of the most read British soldier poets, as well as providing new perspectives and introductions to a more expansive canon.
This series was produced as part of the Faculty of English Spring School (3-5 April 2014) and is aimed at members of the public, particularly those who have read some World War One poetry and are now seeking a deeper critical appreciation.
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Edmund Blunden from 2014-09-23T00:22:14
Margi Blunden, daughter of Edmund Blunden, talks about her father and his work.
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Impact of the 1914 – 1918 Poets from 2014-09-23T00:18:13
Adrian Barlow looks at the impact of World War One poets in the years immediately following the War, in late 20s and early 30s, and as we embark on the 100 year anniversary of the conflict. Adrian ...
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Poetry of the Empire from 2014-09-22T23:19:09
World War One was a conflict of empire, not of nation. In this lecture Dr Simon Featherstone looks at four distinctive poets who provide a version of empire that is much more nuanced than the imper...
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Siegfried Sassoon from 2014-09-22T23:04:44
Meg Crane looks at the war poems of Siegfried Sassoon, framed by the first and last (non-war) poems of his literary career. Meg Crane is a teacher and President of the Siegfried Sassoon Fellowship.
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'Earth Voices Whispering’: Reading Ireland’s Poetry of WWI: An Introduction from 2014-09-22T22:54:54
Professor Gerald Dawe relates the Irish poetry of World War One to the history of Ireland itself and explores why the first anthology of Irish WW1 Poetry was only published in 2008. Professor Geral...
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David Jones from 2014-09-22T22:42:23
Often overlooked, Dr Stuart Lee introduces David Jones and his seminal work 'In Parenthesis'.
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Wilfred Owen from 2014-09-22T22:21:53
Professor Jon Stallworthy, editor and biographer of Wilfred Owen, introduces one of the most notable poets of World War One.
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Isaac Rosenberg: ‘Fierce Imaginings’ – the Private and the Poet from 2014-09-20T23:02:21
Author and editor, Jean Liddiard, presents the life and work of Isaac Rosenberg.
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Ivor Gurney: A Poet born out of War from 2014-09-20T22:49:50
Dr Philip Lancaster presents the life of literary musician Ivor Guney, and introduces some the key themes in his poetry. Philip Lancaster is a writer and composer, a leading textual and critical sc...
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Manuscripts from 2014-09-20T22:28:55
In this short talk Dr Stuart Lee introduces some of the primary sources of World War One poetry: manuscripts. Visit Oxford's online First World War Poetry Digital Archive to explore the manuscripts...
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Poetry vs. History from 2014-09-20T22:01:09
What place do the poets and their work have in the historical analysis of the War? Dr Stuart Lee takes a look at the debate.
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‘On your lips my life is hung’: Robert Graves and War from 2014-09-18T23:09:10
Dr Charles Mundye takes a look at how Robert Graves' experiences and feelings about War that influenced his poetic career. Dr Charles Mundye is Head of Academic Development at the Department of Hum...
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Women Poets from 2014-09-18T22:52:28
Dr Jane Potter looks at a range of women poets who wrote during, and in the years that followed, World War One. Dr Jane Potter's research and teaching focuses on book and literary history. Her mon...
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Edward Thomas: Edwardian War Poet from 2014-09-15T23:25:55
Dr Guy Cuthbertson takes an in-depth look at the poet Edward Thomas.
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Popular Poetry from 2014-09-15T22:43:03
Dr Stuart Lee discusses the popular poetry of the War years and the formation of the canon in the years that followed.
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Georgians and Others from 2014-09-15T22:35:29
Dr Stuart Lee gives a short introduction to the poetry movements that led up to the War.
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The Early Poets from 2014-09-14T23:42:46
Dr Alisa Miller looks at the popular poets in the early years of the War and the way that the press and publishing worlds created a commercial culture in support of the conflict. Alisa Miller is Re...
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War Poetry from 2014-09-14T22:31:46
Dr Mark Rawlinson explores the relationship between War and War Poetry using Owen's famous 'Preface' as the starting point. Dr Mark Rawlinson is a Reader in English Literature at the University of ...
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