| Author |
Various |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Winterich, John T., 1891-1970 |
| Illustrator |
Baldridge, Cyrus Leroy, 1889-1977 |
| LoC No. |
20001393
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| Title |
Yanks : A.E.F. verse
originally published in "The Stars and Stripes," the official newspaper of the American expeditionary forces
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| Original Publication |
United States: G.P. Putnam’s sons, 1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Yanks: A.E.F. Verse" by Various is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. This anthology features verses from the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) as previously published in "The Stars and Stripes," the official newspaper for American soldiers. The poems reflect the emotions, experiences, and sentiments of the soldiers who fought in the war, offering insights into the heartfelt, humorous, and poignant aspects of their lives on the front lines. The opening portion of "Yanks" introduces readers to both the foreword and the initial poems within the collection, setting the stage for the authentic voices of soldiers. The foreword expresses the sentimental and artistic spirit of the A.E.F., noting how many soldiers wrote poetry to cope with their experiences, from mundane daily life to the harrowing realities of combat. The poems that follow touch upon themes of longing, nostalgia, and the humor that arose from the chaos of war. For instance, "Just Thinkin’" reveals a soldier's introspection while waiting in the trenches, showcasing a blend of fear, memory, and yearning for home. Overall, the beginning of this anthology highlights the rich tapestry of emotions that characterized the soldier's experience during World War I, inviting readers to engage with the poignant reflections of those who served. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
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| Subject |
American poetry -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69980 |
| Release Date |
Feb 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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