Description

Book Synopsis
The poet and critic Edmund Blunden was born in Yalding, Kent in 1896. He studied at Oxford, was professor of English literature at Tokyo from 1924-7 and fellow of Merton College, Oxford from 1931. He joined the staff of 'The Times Literary Supplement' in 1943, and from 1953 lectured at the University of Hong Kong. From1966-8 he was professor of poetry at Oxford.

Trade Review
An established classic ... accurate and detailed in observation of the war scene and its human figures -- D. J. Enright

Undertones of War

    Product form

    £10.44

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £10.99 – you save £0.55 (5%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Tue 23 Jun 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Edmund Blunden, Hew Strachan

    3 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Undertones of War by Edmund Blunden

      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 02/11/2000
      ISBN13: 9780141184364, 978-0141184364
      ISBN10: 0141184361
      Also in:
      Autobiography: adventurers and explorers European history Military History First World War

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The poet and critic Edmund Blunden was born in Yalding, Kent in 1896. He studied at Oxford, was professor of English literature at Tokyo from 1924-7 and fellow of Merton College, Oxford from 1931. He joined the staff of 'The Times Literary Supplement' in 1943, and from 1953 lectured at the University of Hong Kong. From1966-8 he was professor of poetry at Oxford.

      Trade Review
      An established classic ... accurate and detailed in observation of the war scene and its human figures -- D. J. Enright

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account