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