Before the Clangor of the Gun: The First World War Poetry of John Allan Wyeth

This, the first full-length study of the recently rediscovered poet of the First World War, John Allan Wyeth, contains several in-depth studies of the poetry as well as a wealth of new biographical material. Essays include: ~~ John Allan Wyeth: Lost Poet of the Lost Generation. ~~ Artistry & Authenticity in the War Sonnets of John Allan Wyeth. ~~ A Yank at the Battle of Amiens: The Chipilly Ridge Sonnets of John Allan Wyeth. ~~ Wyeth on Horseback ~~ John Allan Wyeth and the British War Poets: A Preliminary Comparison. ~~ Poet, Painter Spy: Did John Allan Wyeth report on Nazi Activities for British Intelligence during the 1930s? ~~ Notes on the Friendship of John Allan Wyeth and Edmund Wilson. ~~ Notes on Wyeth’s Years in Rapallo. ~~ The Rediscovery of a Forgotten War Poet: A Personal Account.