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Poems

By Wilfred Owen
Series: Penguin Clothbound Poetry
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_Wilfred Owen's Poems_ delves into the harrowing experiences of soldiers in World War I. Known for his vivid and haunting imagery, Owen's work captures the gruesome realities of war while exploring themes of heroism, sacrifice, and disillusionment. His poignant verses offer a deeply emotional and critical portrayal of the battlefield, reflecting on the profound impact of conflict on the human spirit.
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You might enjoy this collection if you are drawn to powerful poetry that captures the harrowing realities of war. Wilfred Owen’s poignant verses provide a deeply moving insight into the human cost of conflict, making it an evocative read for those interested in history and emotional depth in literature.

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A collectible new Penguin Classics series – beautiful, slim, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets.

Poems is Wilfred Owen's only volume of poetry, first published posthumously in 1920 and edited by his friend and mentor, Siegfried Sassoon. Owen is regarded as one of the best poets of World War I and composed nearly all of his poems in just over a year, between August 1917 and September 1918. Owen was virtually unknown at the time of his death, yet his poetic account of a soldier's experience of war has shaped our impression of the horrors of the Western Front. This collection includes the well-known 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' and 'Dulce et Decorum Est'.

Series: Penguin Clothbound Poetry

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241303115

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 189.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Wilfred Owen (1893-1918) was one of the leading poets of the First World War. Brought up in Birkenhead and Shrewsbury, Owen worked as a lay assistant to the vicar of Dunsden before teaching in France the year before the war broke out. In 1915 he enlisted in the Artists Rifles and was wounded in combat in 1917. Recovering from concussion and shell shock in an Edinburgh hospital, Owen met another patient, the poet Siegfried Sassoon, who became his mentor. At this time Owen wrote many of his greatest poems including 'Anthem for Doomed Youth'. In June 1918 Owen returned to France and was awarded the Military Cross for bravery. He was killed on 4th November 1918, one week before Armistice Day.

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