E. V. Lucas — The Debt

London, Methuen and Co. Ltd. 1914. First edition. Paperback. A very scarce copy of E. V. Lucas' poignant World War I poem 'The Debt&apos. The very scarce first edition of this war poem. Very scarce to find copies overall. In the original wraps.'The Debt' is a two-page WWI poem which reflects on the sacrifice of young soldiers, contrasting the innocence of their youth and potential with the gruesome reality of the battlefield. From English humourist, playwright, novelist and poet, Edward Verrall Lucas. He joined the staff of Punch in 1904 and remained there for the rest of his life, proving a prolific writer. He wrote this poem while working with the British Red Cross in Italy. In the original wraps, with two pages of poetry. Externally, wraps are sunned, with edge wear and handling marks. Internally toned, but clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .