THE INFLUENCE OF HISTORICAL CONTEXT ON THE THEMES OF WAR IN WORLD WAR I POETRY
Abstract
Poems written during World Military I provide light on the conflict's psychological, emotional, and social effects by reflecting the close relationship between historical background and military themes. World War I, with its unprecedented use of mechanized combat and massive casualties, provided poets with a historical context that significantly impacted their portrayal of the conflict. As a result of the horrors of trench warfare, the loss of youth, and the doubting of nationalistic principles, writers such as Rupert Brooke, Siegfried Sassoon, and Wilfred Owen became increasingly skeptical and disillusioned with their earlier levels of patriotism. Topics covered include the emotional toll on soldiers, the brutality of battle, and the exaltation of sacrifice, all impacted by the historical context of the Great War. Poems serve as both memorials and critiques of the war experience, and this research emphasizes the significance of poetry in this process through textual analysis of essential poems. Thus, it sheds light on poetry's more significant cultural and historical role during World War I in influencing public recollection and comprehension of the conflict.
Keywords
Themes of War, Historical Context, World War IHow to Cite
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