University of Oxford (UK)
First World War Poetry Digital Archive: Isaac Rosenberg Collection
Read the biography of World War I poet, Isaac Rosenberg, who was able to publish poems he wrote from the trenches. Included are hyperlinks to his works, letters, and other resources.
University of Oxford (UK)
First World War Poetry Digital Archive: Wilfred Owen Collection
A biography of Wilfred Owen, truly a war poet, as he had written no poetry before the war. Read how his friendships with other famous poets led to the development of his own writing. Included are hyperlinks to his poems and...
University of Oxford (UK)
First World War Poetry Digital Archive: Vera Brittain Collection
Although she did write some poetry, Vera Brittain's most important literary work was a memoir about her experiences as a nurse during World War I. Read about her life during World War I and her actions towards world peace afterward.
University of Oxford (UK)
First World War Poetry Digital Archive: Edward Thomas Collection
A wistful biography of Edward Thomas, a poet before World War I, who wrote poetry and many letters during his time in the British Army before his death in France. Find hyperlinks to his works and copies of his manuscripts.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: The b.e.f. Times
While in the trenches during WWI, soldiers began to produce their own magazines. The best known of these was the Wipers Times, later renamed the B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force) Times. It was printed on a printing press salvaged from...
First World War
Satrical Magazines of the First World War
Read about the "Humor," magazines of the Great War and their role in the conflict. The site includes illustrations from the publications and views of various scholars about them. A bibliography follows the article. Site by First World...