Poetry

Wilfred Owen (1893–1918) was an English poet and soldier, best known for his poignant and deeply moving poetry about the horrors of World War I. Owen's work is marked by a powerful anti-war sentiment, vivid depictions of the brutal realities of combat, and a profound empathy for soldiers suffering on the front lines. His poetry is characterized by stark, haunting imagery, often portraying the physical and psychological trauma inflicted on soldiers, as well as the senselessness of war. Owen's use of form—particularly his mastery of the sonnet and other traditional structures—serves to highlight the tension between the idealized concept of war and the grim, tragic reality.