TiggyThe recent post by Daniel made me wonder if any filkers have put Wilfred Owen's war poetry to music?
My favourite is Strange Meeting, but this one is better known
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46560/dulce-et-decorum-est
GrantNot a book... but a poem:
My grandpa ran away from home when he was 16yrs old, to another village in the Scottish borders where he wasn't known, so that he could join the army to fight in World War I.
~60yrs later, when I was also ~16, I studied *Strange Meeting* for my English Literature, school 'Higher' exam. I knew it well. Nothing has changed.
#War #Fascism #Putin #Trump #Poetry #StrangeMeeting #WilfredOwen
World History EncyclopediaThe First World War (1914-18) stimulated a great wave of literary output, not least in the field of poetry. #History #FirstWorldWar #Poem #Poetry #RobertGraves #RupertBrooke #SiegfriedSassoon #WarLiterature #WarPoetry #WilfredOwen #WorldWarI #WWI #HistoryFact https://whe.to/ci/2-2874-en/
CodyThese poems by Wilfred Owen pertaining to the horrors faced by soldiers in the WW1. I cried my way through these horrifically beautiful poems about war everything wrong with it. Owen leaves no stone unturned in this rendition of his and his comrades' experiences in rhyme, pulling away the vale of honour that shrouds military service. Every youth looking to enlist with glory in their eyes should be made to read this before committing.
Laura ChiarelloParole che potrebbero essere attuali, eppure sono state ispirate da fatti avvenuti oltre 100 anni fa, vissuti sulla propria pelle dal poeta inglese Wilfred Owen.
(born OTD 18/03/1893 - death on 04/11/1918)
Chi conosce non dimentica, chi rinnega la storia la ripete
Nikki Wordsmith(This post is being modified)
JeauxLathamMy evening listen. The Pity of War- music, and the letters and poetry of Wilfred Owen. Matthew Trucker, Martin Roscoe and Samuel West. Also some lovely old wartime songs punctuating the Wilfred Owen portion. Not cheery entertainment, clearly, but wonderful nonetheless. #WilfredOwen #poetry #music
Today in #Italy we remember the Fallen and the Day of National Unity and the Armed Forces.
“NOT ABOUT HEROES”- 68x78cm (2009) - private collection
This painting is inspired by the English war poet #WilfredOwen (March 18, 1893 - November 4, 1918), who fell on the Oise-Sambre canal OTD.
Wilfred's poems resonate these days as if they were written today, as if they had not aged a single day, as if they had truly earned fresher fields than Flanders (cit.)... if you have the chance, read them.
#art
TouaregtweetDulce Et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen: Read by Christopher Eccleston
Dulce Et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen: Read by Christopher Eccleston | Remembering World War 1 | C4
Rebecca's Reading RoomAll a poet can do today is warn.
Wilfred Owen
Wilfred Owen: English Poet and Soldier
Today, we commemorate the birth of English poet and soldier Wilfred Owen, who was born on this day, March 18th in 1893. Owen’s impactful war poetry shed light on the horrors of trenches and gas warfare, heavily influenced by his mentor Siegfried Sassoon. Among his most renowned works are “Anthem for Doomed Youth,” “Dulce et Decorum Est,” and “Strange Meeting.” Owen’s poetry eloquently critiques the glorification of war while delving into themes of loss, disillusionment, and the human cost of conflict.
Poets provide us with a unique perspective, allowing us to see the world through their eyes. Through their verses, poets offer us a glimpse into their emotions, experiences, and observations. Their words have the power to transcend boundaries and connect us to different cultures, historical events, and diverse perspectives.
Poets speak to our souls, striving to provide solace, stimulate empathy, or preserve our time in history through their verses. With their words, they enlighten us and foster a deeper understanding of the human experience and the world around us.
Poets shed light on the pathway aheadhttps://rebeccasreadingroom.ca/2024/03/18/milestones-wilfred-owen/
