Early Life
Where was he born?
What is Oswestry, Shropshire, England
WHat was his pre-war poetry usually about?
What is nature and spirituality?
Wilfred Owen’s poetry was largely published after his death in this conflict.
What is World War I?
Wilfred Owen served as a second lieutenant in this country's army during World War I.
What is the British Army?
This close family member of Owen’s played a significant role in preserving and publishing his poetry after his death.
Who is his mother, Susan Owen?
When was he born?
what is March 18,1893?
Who was his mentor?
Who is Siegfried Sassoon?
Owen's work helped inspire later generations to question this idealistic view of war.
What is the glorification of war?
Owen suffered from this condition, also known as “shell shock,” during his time on the front lines.
What is PTSD?
Owen’s first-hand experience in this grueling war technique inspired much of his poetry.
What is trench warfare?
What was his first career option?
What is a lay assistant?
This famous Wilfred Owen poem begins with the words “Bent double, like old beggars under sacks.”
What is Dulce et Decorum Est?
In 1985, this national site added Owen’s name to commemorate his contributions.
What is the Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey?
Owen fought and ultimately died near this canal in France, one week before the Armistice of 1918.
What is the Sambre-Oise Canal?
Wilfred Owen's first published poem appeared in this type of magazine, showcasing his early literary ambitions.
What is a local magazine?
What is Birkinhead institute?
What is Shewsbury Technical School?
In his poetry, Owen often critiques this Latin phrase, meaning "It is sweet and proper to die for one’s country."
What is "Dulce et Decorum est pro patria mori"?
Owen’s vivid descriptions of trench warfare helped shape this movement in war poetry.
What is realism?
Owen spent time recovering from his war trauma in this hospital, where he met Siegfried Sassoon.
What is Craiglockhart War Hospital?
This iconic musician set Owen's "Anthem for Doomed Youth" to music as part of a 1969 song cycle.
Who is Benjamin Britten?
What poets were his inspiration?
Who is John Keats and Percy Shelly?
What are his main themes?
What is anti-war sentiment?
What is soldier suffering?
What is futility of war?
The title of this popular war poetry anthology, which includes Owen’s works, comes from one of his poems.
What is Up the Line to Death?
Before joining the army, Owen worked as a tutor in this country.
What is France?
Wilfred Owen had this type of academic background, studying literature at this British university before the war.
What is a degree in English literature at the University of London?