A stirring collection of war poems by one of America's most beloved literary figures, The Red Flower bears witness to the horrors and heroism of World War I. Henry Van Dyke's eloquent verses capture the emotions of soldiers and civilians alike, expressing the longing for peace and the courage to endure in the face of adversity. With its haunting imagery and poignant themes, this book remains an essential work of war literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.