Isaac Rosenberg

Isaac Rosenberg was a British poet and painter, known for his works during World War I. Born on November 25, 1890, in Bristol, England, to Lithuanian Jewish immigrants, Rosenberg is often grouped with war poets such as Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon. Despite his impoverished upbringing, he showed artistic talent from an early age and pursued studies at the Slade School of Fine Art.

During the war, Rosenberg enlisted in the army, initially serving as a private. His experiences on the Western Front deeply influenced his poetry, which is characterized by its raw portrayal of the horrors of war. Some of his most acclaimed poems, including 'Break of Day in the Trenches' and 'Dead Man’s Dump,' reflect the brutal reality faced by soldiers.

Rosenberg's life was tragically cut short when he was killed on April 1, 1918, during the German Spring Offensive. Although his career was brief, his work has been recognized for its intensity and its unique perspective on the war, earning him a posthumous reputation as one of the significant poets of World War I.

Books

Festpredigten: Twenty Festival Sermons, 1897-1902