1917

Owen's Poetic Style Development

Poet involved

What happened

In 1917, while at Craiglockhart, Wilfred Owen began to develop his distinctive poetic style, characterized by vivid imagery and a focus on the emotional and psychological impact of war. This evolution was influenced by his experiences and the mentorship of Siegfried Sassoon.

Literary impact

Owen's stylistic development during this period led to the creation of powerful poems that challenged traditional notions of heroism and glory in war. His innovative use of language and form would later establish him as one of the foremost war poets of the 20th century.

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