In Flanders Fields and Other Poems

John Alexander McCrae (1872 - 1918) was a Canadian poet, physician, author, artist and soldier during World War I. He is best known for writing the famous war poem In Flanders Fields. In Flanders Fields has been labeled the most popular poem written during World War 1. McCrae wrote this poem in 1915 the day after his friend, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer died. The poppies referred to in the poem grew in abundance in Flanders Field where many war casualties had been buried. Now the poppy is a symbol of remembrance.

Author: John McCrae
Publisher: Book Jungle
Published: 08/28/2008
Pages: 116
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.24d
ISBN13: 9781438500935
ISBN10: 1438500939
BISAC Categories:
- Poetry | American | General

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