as You Were

<p>as You Were edited by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of American poetry reflecting the sentiments and experiences of the World War I era. Published in 1919 the anthology gathers verses that capture the patriotic fervor the anxieties and the human costs of the conflict. Bangs a celebrated humorist and author lends his editorial expertise to curate a selection that resonates with both historical significance and emotional depth.</p><p>The poems included offer a glimpse into the American psyche during a pivotal moment in history. They express themes of duty sacrifice and the longing for peace. This volume stands as a testament to the power of poetry to articulate the collective consciousness of a nation at war making it a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of American literature and history alike.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>