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Dulce et Decorum est

The theme of the poem, Dulce Et Decorum Est, is that Propaganda used during the war is not fair, nor is it correct, and lies to young men about how joining the war will bring them honor, and praise....

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Dulce Et Decorum Est...

"Dulce Et Decorum Est" is a World War I Poem by Wilfred Owen. His portrayal of the reality of war is graphic in a time when it was considered "glorious" to die for your country. It's a powerful piece and my favorite World War I poem.

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A Poet of the Great War: Wilfred Owen

Wilfred Edward Salter Owen (1893-1918) was an English poet and soldier. He is regarded by many as the leading poet of "the Great War". His work is shocking and realistic with its focus upon the horrors of...

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