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(1886–1967) British writer. Siegfried Sassoon was an officer in World War I. Sassoon's poetry is filled with images, which dramatize the brutality, horrors, and futility of war. His poetry is featured in these collections: "The Old Huntsman" (1917), "Counter-Attack" (1918), "Satirical Poems" (1926), "Vigils" (1935), and others.
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Siegfreid Sassoon was a British officer in World War I. While he was recognized for his courage, he expressed his anti-war views through his poetry. He was later recognized for his prose work. Read more about the life and works of Siegfreid Sassoon.
Siegfried Sassoon
(1886–1967) British writer. Siegfried Sassoon was a British officer in World War I. Nicknamed "Mad Jack," Sassoon is known for his anti-war poetry. Read more about the life and works of Siegfried Sassoon.

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