War Poetry

War Poetry

1. World War 1 (1914-1918 poems

   • "Anthem for a Doomed Youth
     • Symbolism
     • Title meaning
     • Author backround
       • Was a soldier in WW1. Experiences inc shellshock (shakes from bomb blasts). Was quite discontent with war. Poems are about the pointlessness and awefulness of war
       • Wilfred Owen: 1893-1918
     • Lit & poetic devices
   • In Flanders Field