Poems: Apologia pro Poemate Meo
Apologia pro Poemate Meo is a collection of poems by Wilfred Owen, one of the most renowned poets of the First World War. The collection is divided into two parts: the first part contains poems written during the war, while the second part contains poems written after the war. The poems in the first part of the collection are mostly about the horrors of war and the suffering of the soldiers. They are often dark and depressing, but also contain moments of hope and beauty. The poems in the second part of the collection are more reflective and introspective, as Owen reflects on his experiences during the war and his own mortality. The collection is a powerful and moving testament to the horrors of war and the courage of those who fought in it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature of the First World War.
By Wilfred Owen · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Romanticism · 329 words
First lines
I, too, saw God through mud -- The mud that cracked on cheeks when wretches smiled. War brought more glory to their eyes than blood, And gave their laughs more glee than shakes a child.
Merry it was to laugh there -- Where death becomes absurd and life absurder. For power was on us as we slashed bones bare Not to feel sickness or remorse of murder.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Wilfred Owen
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Romanticism
- Length: 329 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: Apologia pro Poemate Meo', indicating that the book is a collection of poems written by Wilfred Owen.
- War Literature — Wilfred Owen was a soldier in World War I, and his poems often reflect his experiences in the war, making War Literature a relevant genre for this book.
- Romanticism — Wilfred Owen's poems often contain romantic themes, such as love, nature, and beauty, making Romanticism a relevant genre for this book.
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1914-1918 · 20th century · English poetry · Poetry · War poetry · World War · absurd · beauty · cheeks · courage · curse · dark