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Dulce et decorum est
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"Dulce et Decorum Est" is a war poem written by Wilfred Owen during World War I, and published posthumously in 1920.
The title is taken from the Latin phrase "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori", meaning "It is sweet and fitting to die for one's country.
" The poem is known for its graphic imagery and condemnation of war's horrors.
Owen uses vivid descriptions to depict the physical and psychological trauma experienced by soldiers in the trenches.
The poem challenges the romanticized view of war and patriotism, revealing the brutal reality of the front lines and its lasting impact on those who fought.
The title is taken from the Latin phrase "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori", meaning "It is sweet and fitting to die for one's country.
" The poem is known for its graphic imagery and condemnation of war's horrors.
Owen uses vivid descriptions to depict the physical and psychological trauma experienced by soldiers in the trenches.
The poem challenges the romanticized view of war and patriotism, revealing the brutal reality of the front lines and its lasting impact on those who fought.
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