World war 1 autobiography definition quizlet

World War One is well known for its incredible cultural impact across a range of mediums.

World war 1 autobiography definition quizlet

A great deal of important changes in art and literature came about because of the conflict, particularly the necessity of reflecting the brutal realities of the bloodshed.

There is a wide canon of literature that spans the war and its aftermath, and below we have listed 15 of some of the best novels and memoirs about the conflict.

First hand memoirs:

1.

Robert Graves – Goodbye To All That

Graves’ autobiography covers his World War One experience, in which he served as a lieutenant and then captain in the Royal Welch Fusiliers, alongside another literary giant, Siegfried Sassoon.

Goodbye to All That provides a detailed description of trench warfare, including the tragic incompetence of the Battle of Loos and the bitter fighting in the first phase of the Somme Offensive.

2.

Siegfried Sassoon – The Complete Memoirs of George Sherston

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