{"title":"Ivor Gurney","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of Ivor Gurney, a distinguished figure in the realm of literature, known for his extraordinary contributions during the tumultuous period of the First World War. His works resonate with powerful emotions and offer profound insights into the impacts of war, making him a vital voice in 20th-century poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIvor Gurney was not only a \u003cem\u003epoet\u003c\/em\u003e but also a talented \u003cem\u003ecomposer\u003c\/em\u003e, whose creative output continued to flourish despite the challenges of his time. Books like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree Poets of the First World War\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e showcase his poignant verses alongside those of his contemporaries, offering a unique window into the human experiences amid warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection of Gurney's works available in our Arts \u0026amp; Culture section provides a deep dive into his masterful poetry, highlighting themes of nature, love, and the harsh realities of life during war. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a lover of literature, Ivor Gurney's writings are sure to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"three-poets-of-the-first-world-war-by-ivor-gurney-9780141182070","title":"Three Poets of the First World War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important new selection of First World War poetry, edited by Jon Stallworthy and Jane Potter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new selection brings together the poetry of three of the most distinctive and moving voices to emerge from the First World War. Here are the controlled passion and rich metaphors of Wilfred Owen's celebrated verses such as \u003cem\u003eAnthem for Doomed Youth\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStrange Meeting\u003c\/em\u003e, along with many of his lesser-known works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegiac poems of Ivor Gurney, including \u003cem\u003eRequiem\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Silent One\u003c\/em\u003e, reflect his love of language, music and landscape, while the visceral works of Isaac Rosenberg, such as \u003cem\u003eBreak of Day in the Trenches\u003c\/em\u003e, are filled with stark imagery but also, as in \u003cem\u003eLouse Hunting\u003c\/em\u003e, with vitality and humour. Each poet reflects the disparate experiences of ordinary soldiers in war, and attempts to capture man's humanity in the most inhumane of circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47364968579308,"sku":"9780141182070","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6622683482238.jpg?v=1773021155"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ivor-gurney.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}