The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry is a comprehensive anthology that captures the voices of poets, soldiers, and the families they left behind. This collection, previously published under the title In Flanders Fields, offers an unparalleled insight into the experiences of those who lived through the First World War. The selection includes well-known works by poets such as Rupert Brooke, Siegfried Sassoon, and Wilfred Owen, as well as lesser-known voices like Gilbert Frankau and Osbert Sitwell. Additionally, it features poems by women that describe the emotions of those who stayed at home, as well as anonymous soldiers' songs. The thematic arrangement of the poems reflects the various phases of the war, from enlistment to the aftermath, providing readers with a range of perspectives on shared experiences. The introduction by George Walter, a lecturer in English at the University of Sussex, highlights the role and evolution of anthologies of First World War poetry over the years and complements the collection with notes and biographies.