Vernon Scannell: Quotes about war

Vernon Scannell was British boxer and poet. Explore interesting quotes on war.
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“Ther poetry of the second World War conveys the true feeling of those desolate and desperate days with an urgency and sense of truth that no other means of recording could emulate.”

Vernon Scannell

Not Without Glory, 1976

“The authentic British poetry of the second world war was not a poetry of protest, still less was it inspired by patriotic enthusiasm”

Vernon Scannell

Introductory Essay 'Setting the Scene'
Not Without Glory, 1976

“The servicemen of the 1939 - 45 war could not be disillusioned because they held not illusions to start with, the most common mood found everywhere was one of dour resolution, skeptical, resigned.”

Vernon Scannell

Introductory Essay 'Setting the Scene'
Not Without Glory, 1976

“I hope this book will throw a little light on the nature of human coutage and its lack.. when the last argument of kings viz cannon or war pursues its loud & murderous course.”

Vernon Scannell

Argument of Kings, 1987

“The best poetry of the second World war written by both British & American servicemen need not fear comparison with the generally more well highly regarded work of the 1914-18 poets.”

Vernon Scannell

Introductory Essay 'Setting the Scene'
Not Without Glory, 1976

“Neither Sassoon or Owen were notably exploratory or original in technique, each developed a style which permitted them to give a full expression to their deepest thoughts & feelings about war.”

Vernon Scannell

Not Without Glory, 1976