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By comparing and contrasting a selection of war poetry considering the ways in which attitudes to war have been explored and expressed, when considering poetry written by post 1900 concentrate on a selection of poems written by Wilfred Owen.
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The tradition of war poetry: By comparing and contrasting a selection of war poetry considering the ways in which attitudes to war have been explored and expressed, when considering poetry written by post 1900 concentrate on a selection of poems written by Wilfred Owen. War in general is a vastly expansive topic. It is an inclusive universal experience, which involves people of all ages. As a result of this universality it triggers many feelings in a person to express their emotions; this is normally shown through poetry or novels. Being such an emotive topic, which Shall result from the dire consequences of injury and death of love ones. War is past on via the word of mouth, through stories or ballads, which are usually rhythmical; as it enhances ones ability to memorise. Until poetry was written down as the rhythm became more complex. Now leading to modern day when media have been...
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