Poems: The Chances by Wilfred Owen
The Chances is a collection of poems by Wilfred Owen, one of the most renowned poets of World War I. The collection is divided into two parts: “The Chances” and “The Chances Revisited.” In the first part, Owen explores the idea of chance and its role in life, death, and war. He examines the idea of chance in terms of its power to bring about both good and bad outcomes, and how it can be used to make sense of the chaos of war. In the second part, Owen revisits the idea of chance and its role in life, death, and war, but this time from a more personal perspective. He reflects on his own experiences of war and how chance has shaped his life. The collection is a powerful exploration of the idea of chance and its role in life, death, and war.
By Wilfred Owen · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Romanticism · 189 words
First lines
I mind as 'ow the night afore that show Us five got talking, -- we was in the know, "Over the top to-morrer; boys, we're for it, First wave we are, first ruddy wave; that's tore it." "Ah well," says Jimmy, -- an' 'e's seen some scrappin' -- "There ain't more nor five things as can 'appen; Ye get knocked out; else wounded -- bad or cushy; Scuppered; or nowt except yer feeling mushy."
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Wilfred Owen
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Romanticism
- Length: 189 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: The Chances', 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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war · poetry · tragedy · loss · suffering · humanity · courage · grief · hope · despair · nature · memory