The narrative centers on Siegfried Sassoon, a soldier and poet born in 1886, who gained recognition for his valor on the Western Front. He is most celebrated for his poignant and empathetic poetry about World War I, which earned him both public admiration and critical praise. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Sassoon’s work eschewed sentimentality and patriotic fervor, instead focusing on the grim realities and savagery of trench warfare. He also scathingly criticized military leaders, politicians, and religious figures for their ineptitude and unwavering endorsement of the conflict.