On Being Asked For A War Poem is a collection of poems by W.B. Yeats, published in 1918. The collection is composed of poems written during the First World War, and reflects the poet's feelings about the conflict. The poems range from those that express a sense of despair and hopelessness, to those that express a sense of hope and optimism. The collection includes some of Yeats' most famous works, such as "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death" and "Easter 1916". The collection also includes some of Yeats' lesser-known works, such as "The Rose of Battle" and "The Second Coming". On Being Asked For A War Poem is an important collection of poems that reflects the poet's thoughts and feelings about the war, and provides an insight into the mind of one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Historical Fiction