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Siegfried Sassoon was an English poet known for his anti-war poetry. Born on September 8, 1886, and died on September 1, 1967, Sassoon's poetry is celebrated for its profound emotion and critical reflection on war.

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Famous Siegfried Sassoon Quotes

“And when the war is done and youth stone dead, I'd toddle safely home and die--in bed.”

War Done Home Dies Youth Bed Stones Betrayal

Book:War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon

Source: War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon

“I believe that the purpose for which I and my fellow soldiers entered upon this war should have been so clearly stated as to have made it impossible to change them, and that, had this been done, the objects which actuated us would now be attainable by negotiation.”

Should Believe Has Beens Made War Done Purpose I Believe Impossible Objects Should Have Fellows Soldier Made It Negotiation Should Have Been Fellow Soldiers

Book:The Complete Memoirs of George Sherston

Source: The Complete Memoirs of George Sherston

“EVERYONE suddenly burst out singing; And I was filled with such delight As prisoned birds must find in freedom, Winging wildly across the white Orchards and dark-green fields; on—on—and out of sight. Everyone’s voice was suddenly lifted; And beauty came like the setting sun: My heart was shaken with tears; and horror Drifted away ... O, but Everyone Was a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing will never be done.”

Heart Done Song Voice Dark White Sun Fields Tears My Heart Horror Singing Bird Sight Green Filled Delight Setting Settings Orchard Green Fields

Author:Siegfried Sassoon

“The song was wordless; The singing will never be done.”

Done Song Singing

Author:Siegfried Sassoon

About the Author

Born: September 8, 1886
Died: September 1, 1967
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 46

Books & Sources

Collected PoemsRelated source material

Siegfried Sassoon's long journey: selections from the Sherston memoirsRelated source material

Memoirs of an Infantry OfficerRelated source material

The Complete Memoirs of George SherstonRelated source material

The War PoemsRelated source material

War Poems of Siegfried SassoonRelated source material

SequencesRelated source material

Counter-Attack and Other PoemsRelated source material

Siegfried Sassoon: Poet's PilgrimageRelated source material

The Memoirs of George Sherston: Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man, Memoirs of an Infantry Officer, Sherston's ProgressRelated source material

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