Poem
The YCVs and the Ulster Division
| Title | The YCVs and the Ulster Division |
|---|---|
| Author | John Hewitt |
Instances of Publication
A published appearance of this poem.
| Collection/Anthology | Year of Publication | Medium | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Voices Whispering: An Anthology of Irish War Poetry, 1914-1945 | 2009 | Print Anthology | View Details |
| The Collected Poems of John Hewitt | 1991 | Print Collection | View Details |
Publication Instance Details #2660
Collection/Anthology Details
| Collection/Anthology | The Collected Poems of John Hewitt |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 1991 |
| Publisher | Blackstaff Press (Ireland) |
| Page Number(s) | 296 |
Publication Overview
| Translation | Is Multilingual | Explicit Irish Context? | Ekphrasis | Has Paratext? | Reference to News, Media or Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Details
| Human Rights Issues | |
|---|---|
| War / Genocide Referenced | |
| Irish Context | |
| Languages | |
| Genre | Short Lyric |
| Medium | Print Collection |
| Notes | This poem depicts the Young Citizen Volunteers preparing to fight in World War One and the effect the war will have on them. There is specific mention of France, Jutland, Dardanelles, Passchendaele and Somme. |
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