The definitive biography of one of the twentieth century's finest poets, Siegfried Sassoon combines material from The Making of a War Poet and The Journey from the Trenches, the two bestselling volumes on Sassoon from his biographer and foremost scholar, Jean Moorcroft Wilson.

Encompassing the poet's complete life and works, from his patriotic youth that led him to the frontline, to the formation of his anti-war convictions, great literary friendships and flamboyant love affairs, this single-volume opus also includes new poems only just come to light. With over a decade's research, and unparalleled access to Sassoon's private correspondence, Wilson presents the complete portrait, both elegant and heartfelt, of an extraordinary man, and an extraordinary poet.

About the Author

Jean Moorcroft Wilson lectures in English Literature at Birkbeck College, London University. She is married to Virginia Woolf's nephew, with whom she runs a publishing house. Her previous books include two other biographies of First World War poets; Charles Hamilton Sorley and Isaac Rosenberg: Poet and Painter. She is considered the foremost expert on Siegfried Sassoon.

Reviews

'The first volume of what promises to be the definitive biography of an important and neglected poet' Robert Nye, The Scotsman

'A compelling tale' Ian Hamilton, Sunday Telegraph

'A story in which the roots are as interesting as the core... invaluable to historians of the period' Andrew Motion, The Times

'Thorough and perceptive' Jeremy Lewis, Observer

Book Information
ISBN 9780715633892
Author Jean Moorcroft Wilson
Format Hardback
Page Count 608
Imprint Duckworth
Publisher Duckworth Books