Poems (Version 2)

Published in 1920 and edited by Siegfried Sassoon, 'Poems' by Wilfred Owen is a collection of the poet's most notable works, written during World War I. Owen, who was killed just days before the war's end, offers a poignant critique of war, emphasizing its horrors and the 'pity of war.' Initially met with resistance due to its anti-war sentiment, this collection is now recognized as one of the most significant contributions to 20th-century war poetry, notable for its emotional depth and technical innovation.