Poems: The End by Wilfred Owen
The End 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 futility of war, and the effects of war on the human psyche. 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 "Strange Meeting." The poems are accompanied by an introduction and notes by Owen's biographer, Jon Stallworthy. The End is a powerful and moving collection of poetry that serves as a reminder of the devastating effects of war.
By Wilfred Owen · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Modernist Literature · 135 words
First lines
After the blast of lightning from the east, The flourish of loud clouds, the Chariot throne, After the drums of time have rolled and ceased And from the bronze west long retreat is blown,
Shall Life renew these bodies? Of a truth All death will he annul, all tears assuage? Or fill these void veins full again with youth And wash with an immortal water age?
When I do ask white Age, he saith not so, -- "My head hangs weighed with snow." And when I hearken to the Earth she saith My fiery heart sinks aching. It is death. Mine ancient scars shall not be glorified Nor my titanic tears the seas be dried."
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Wilfred Owen
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Modernist Literature
- Length: 135 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: The End', 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 this book a part of the war literature genre.
- Modernist Literature — Wilfred Owen's writing style is often considered to be modernist, as he often uses symbolism and imagery to convey his ideas.
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1914-1918 · 20th century · English poetry · Poetry · War poetry · World War · aching · age · ancient · annul · assuage · bodies