Poems: Disabled by Wilfred Owen
Disabled is a collection of poems by Wilfred Owen, a British soldier and poet who served in World War I. The poems in this collection explore the physical and psychological effects of war on soldiers, and the ways in which they are treated by society. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional rhyme and meter to free verse. The collection includes some of Owen's most famous works, such as "Dulce et Decorum Est" and "Anthem for Doomed Youth." The poems are often dark and haunting, and they provide a powerful insight into the horrors of war. The collection also includes a selection of Owen's letters, which provide further insight into his experiences and thoughts. Disabled is an essential collection for anyone interested in the literature of World War I.
By Wilfred Owen · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Biography · 467 words
First lines
He sat in a wheeled chair, waiting for dark, And shivered in his ghastly suit of grey, Legless, sewn short at elbow. Through the park Voices of boys rang saddening like a hymn, Voices of play and pleasure after day, Till gathering sleep had mothered them from him.
About this time Town used to swing so gay When glow-lamps budded in the light-blue trees And girls glanced lovelier as the air grew dim, -- In the old times, before he threw away his knees. Now he will never feel again how slim Girls' waists are, or how warm their subtle hands, All of them touch him like some queer disease.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Wilfred Owen
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Biography, Historical Fiction
- Length: 467 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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- Poems Spring Offensive by Wilfred Owen
- Poems Anthem For Doomed Youth by Wilfred Owen
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- Poems Dulce Et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen
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- Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: Disabled' and 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.
- Biography — Wilfred Owen's poems often reflect his own life experiences, making this book a biography of sorts.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set during World War I, making it a historical fiction work.
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1914-1918 · 20th century · English poetry · Poetry · War poetry · World War · aged · arms · arrears · cheer · colour · dim