Poems: Strange Meeting
Strange Meeting is a poem by Wilfred Owen, a British soldier and poet who wrote during World War I. The poem is set in a dream-like landscape, where the narrator meets a soldier from the opposing side. The two men talk about the horrors of war, and the soldier reveals that he was killed by the narrator in battle. The narrator is filled with remorse and regret, and the poem ends with the two men embracing in a strange, sorrowful embrace. The poem is a powerful meditation on the tragedy of war and the futility of violence.
By Wilfred Owen · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Romanticism · 604 words
First lines
It seemed that out of the battle I escaped
Down some profound dull tunnel, long since scooped Through granites which Titanic wars had groined.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Wilfred Owen
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Romanticism, Modernism
- Length: 604 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: Strange Meeting' 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.
- Romanticism — Wilfred Owen's poetry often contains romantic themes, such as love, nature, and beauty.
- Modernism — Wilfred Owen's poetry is often seen as a precursor to modernism, with its focus on the individual and their experiences.
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1914-1918 · 20th century · English poetry · Poetry · War poetry · World War · beauty · bled · blood · break · citadels · clogged