Memories of a Lost War

Subarno Chattarji is a Reader in the Department of English, University of Delhi

... sheds light on poetry written from both sides of the political spectrum and shows the influence of imperialist discourses in both cases. The book challenges us to reread antiwar poetry as, in fact, conventional. In addition, Chattarji's argument provides a fascinating opportunity to compare little-read prowar veteran poetry with antiwar poetry, which has enjoyed more critical acclaim. This refreshing, updated, and unflinching look at imperialist narratives that provide foundations for rethinking and reacting to political and historical tragedy is perhaps the book's greatest contribution.

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ; PREFACE ; FOREWORD BY JON STALLWORTHY ; BIBLIOGRAPHY ; INDEX