Siegfried Sassoon

An English poet, author, and soldier, Siegfried Sassoon's texts have been set to music by many American composers, including Hugo Weisgall, John Alden Carpenter, Dominick Argento, Paul Moravec, and David Conte.

Photo: Siegfried Sassoon, 1915, public domain.

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    Sassoon is best known for his war poems. He served with the Royal Welch Fusiliers during World War I, which left him injured and disillusioned. Learn more about Siegfried Sassoon by visiting the links provided on the right.

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    Modern American Poetry

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    Songs

    Everyone Sang

    Song Collection

    David Conte

    A. E. Stallings

    Dana Gioia

    Diane Thiel

    Siegfried Sassoon

    Everyone Sang

    David Conte

    Siegfried Sassoon

    Song Collection: Everyone Sang

    Books

    The War Poems of Siegfried Sassoon

    By Siegfried Sassoon

    Sheet Music

    Everyone Sang

    Composer(s): David Conte

    Song(s): 1. Homecoming
    2. Entrance
    Quilt
    4. Everyone Sang

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