Edward Thomas ranks as one of the foremost poets of the twentieth
century, both in his own poetry and in his influence on subsequent
poets. 'He is the father of us all, ' asserted Ted Hughes. This book
combines the story of his life until his death at the Battle of Arras in
1917 with numerous illustrations, including photographs, printed
material and original letters, many of which have never been published
before. The book will add to what is already known of Thomas and his
family before and after his death by putting his biography into a visual
and historical context.