Wilfred Owen's poem "Dulce et Decorum Est" was intended for the general public, particularly those who supported World War I and held romanticized views of war. Owen sought to challenge the glorification of war and present a more realistic and harrowing portrayal of the conflict.
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He was a poet in WW1 and was best known for his poem 'Dulce et Decorum Est'.
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In "Dulce Et Decorum Est," Owen Wilfred addresses the horrors of war in a negative tone. He challenges the glorification of war and reveals the brutal reality faced by soldiers, depicting the true cost of conflict on the human spirit.
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To children ardent for some desperate glory, The old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est Pro patria mori. It's the ending to first poetry to moisten my eyes. Wilfred Owen - Dulce Et Decorum Est
The Latin quotation Dulce et decorum est pro patria means it is sweet and right to die for your country and wilfred Owen said it by the way.
The setting of "Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen is the front lines of World War I, specifically during a gas attack. The poem depicts soldiers fighting in the trench warfare of the Western Front, highlighting the harsh and brutal conditions of war.
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"Dulce et Decorum Est" was written by Wilfred Owen in 1917 and published posthumously in 1920. It is one of the most famous World War I poems, denouncing the romanticized idea of war.