Poems: Mental Cases by Wilfred Owen
Mental Cases 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 psychological effects of war on soldiers, and the physical and mental toll it takes on them. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional rhyming verse 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 disturbing, but they also contain moments of hope and beauty. Mental Cases is a powerful and moving collection of poetry that serves as a reminder of the horrors of war and the lasting effects it can have on those who experience it.
By Wilfred Owen · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Modernism · 259 words
First lines
Who are these? Why sit they here in twilight? Wherefore rock they, purgatorial shadows, Drooping tongues from jaws that slob their relish, Baring teeth that leer like skulls' tongues wicked? Stroke on stroke of pain, -- but what slow panic, Gouged these chasms round their fretted sockets? Ever from their hair and through their hand palms Misery swelters. Surely we have perished Sleeping, and walk hell; but who these hellish?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Wilfred Owen
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Modernism, Realism
- Length: 259 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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- Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: Mental Cases', indicating that the book is a collection of poems.
- 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 the modernist movement, which was popular during the early 20th century.
- 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 · awful · brains · carnage · english poetry - 20th century · flesh · guns