The Language of Siegfried Sassoon

Focusing on Siegfried Sassoon's multifaceted poetry, this analysis employs contemporary cognitive stylistics to explore the complexity of his themes and evolving style throughout his life. By applying Cognitive Grammar, the author challenges traditional interpretations of Sassoon as merely a poet of protest and irony, offering a systematic examination that reframes existing scholarship. This work appeals to students and scholars interested in stylistics, war poetry, twentieth-century literature, and cognitive linguistics, providing new insights into Sassoon's literary contributions.