Poems By Wilfred Owen
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Poems
Wilfred Owen's 'Poems' stand as a harrowing yet profoundly insightful reflection on the brutality of World War I. Rendered in stark, visceral language and exploring themes of disillusionment, horror, and the dehumanizing aspects of war, Owen's poetry is emblematic of Modernist literary techniques and innovations, giving voice to the physical and psychological traumas experienced by combatants. These verses, often adhering to paradox and irony, challenge and expand upon the aesthetic boundaries of early 20th-century poetry, offering poignant critiques of the supposed nobility of war. The collection's literary context nuances the desolation of trench warfare through a lens that is at once deeply personal and universally resonant. Late British poet Wilfred Owen is renowned for his war poetry, which was largely influenced by his direct experiences as a soldier during World War I. Witnessing the savagery of war first-hand, Owen felt compelled to convey the stark reality of the battlefield, subverting the traditional, romanticized narratives of wartime heroism. His verse illustrates a profound connection to the misery and camaraderie of the doomed youth of his generation. Plagued by shell shock and burdened with the weight of survival, Owen's works are born from a well of personal anguish and socio-political consciousness. Owen's 'Poems' serve as an essential read for those interested in literature, history, and the human condition as shaped by war. Readers won't find glorified battle scenes or heroic figures within these pages; instead, they will encounter an unvarnished truth set to the meter of poetry. Recommendation of this work extends to scholars of Modernism, pacifists, and anyone striving to understand the gravity of warfare through the pained yet delicate touch of one of its keenest observers. Owen's poetry beckons a contemplative engagement with the past, enlightening future generations on the costs of conflict with enduring eloquence.
Poems by Wilfred Owen
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The Collected Poems of Wilfred Owen
Author: Wilfred Owen
language: en
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Release Date: 1965-01-17
“The very content of Owen’s poems was, and still is, pertinent to the feelings of young men facing death and the terrors of war.” —The New York Times Book Review Wilfred Owen was twenty-two when he enlisted in the Artists’ Rifle Corps during World War I. By the time Owen was killed at the age of 25 at the Battle of Sambre, he had written what are considered the most important British poems of WWI. This definitive edition is based on manuscripts of Owen’s papers in the British Museum and other archives.