Reviewers at the Ivor Gurney Society Journal and Review of English Studies have noted its "infectious quality of browsability" and the "stellar" array of contributors.
It specifically highlights Scottish, Welsh, and Irish contributions, including an in-depth exploration of how Northern Irish poets like Seamus Heaney and Paul Muldoon navigated "The Troubles". The Oxford Handbook of British and Irish War Po...
Beyond history, it tackles philosophical questions, such as the "poetry in the pity" and the internal tension between the destructive nature of war and the creative act of writing. Critical Reception Reviewers at the Ivor Gurney Society Journal and
The Oxford Handbook of British and Irish War Poetry , edited by Tim Kendall, is an exhaustive and definitive scholarly resource that mapping the evolution of war poetry from the Victorian era through the Northern Irish "Troubles". Spanning over 700 pages, it features 37 chapters written by leading global critics, providing a comprehensive survey of 20th-century conflict and its literary echoes. Key Features and Structure Critical Reception The Oxford Handbook of British and
The handbook notably includes dedicated sections on women's war poetry and civilian experiences, expanding the canon beyond the traditional "trench poet" narrative.