Poems: A Terre by Wilfred Owen
A Terre is a collection of poems by Wilfred Owen, a British soldier and poet who served in World War I. The poems in this collection are some of his most famous works, and they explore the horrors of war and the psychological effects it had on him and his fellow soldiers. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional rhyming verse to free verse. The collection includes some of his most famous works, such as “Dulce et Decorum Est” and “Anthem for Doomed Youth”. The poems in this collection are a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and the psychological toll it takes on those who experience it.
By Wilfred Owen · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Modernist Literature · 675 words
First lines
Sit on the bed; I'm blind, and three parts shell, Be careful; can't shake hands now; never shall. Both arms have mutinied against me -- brutes. My fingers fidget like ten idle brats.
I tried to peg out soldierly -- no use! One dies of war like any old disease. This bandage feels like pennies on my eyes. I have my medals? -- Discs to make eyes close. My glorious ribbons? -- Ripped from my own back In scarlet shreds. (That's for your poetry book.)
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Wilfred Owen
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Modernist Literature, Romanticism
- Length: 675 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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- Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: A Terre' and it is written by Wilfred Owen, a renowned poet.
- War Literature — Wilfred Owen was a soldier in World War I and his poems often reflect his experiences in the war.
- Modernist Literature — Wilfred Owen's writing style is often associated with modernist literature, which is characterized by its focus on the individual and its use of symbolism and imagery.
- Romanticism — Wilfred Owen's poetry often contains romantic themes, such as the beauty of nature and the power of love.
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war · poetry · World War I · tragedy · human experience · suffering · loss · nature · identity · grief · courage · despair