Poems: Exposure by Wilfred Owen
Exposure 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 horrors of war, the physical and psychological effects of combat, and the futility of war. 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," "Anthem for Doomed Youth," and "Futility." The poems are often dark and bleak, but they also contain moments of hope and beauty. Exposure is a powerful and moving collection of poetry that captures the tragedy of war and the human cost of conflict.
By Wilfred Owen · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Modernism · 397 words
First lines
Our brains ache, in the merciless iced east winds that knife us. Wearied we keep awake because the night is silent. Low drooping flares confuse our memory of the salient. Worried by silence, sentries whisper, curious, nervous, But nothing happens.
Watching, we hear the mad gusts tugging on the wire. Like twitching agonies of men among its brambles. Northward incessantly, the flickering gunnery rumbles, Far off, like a dull rumour of some other war. What are we doing here?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Wilfred Owen
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Modernism, Realism
- Length: 397 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: Exposure' 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.
- Modernism — Wilfred Owen's writing style is often associated with modernism, which is characterized by a focus on the individual and their experiences.
- Realism — Wilfred Owen's poems often focus on the harsh realities of war, which is a characteristic of realism.
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1914-1918 · 20th century · English poetry · Poetry · War poetry · World War · agonies · blackbird · born · closed · crickets · curious