Comparing Ivor Gurney’s The Target with Wilfred Owen’s Dulce et Decorum Est
Comparing Ivor Gurney’s The Target with Wilfred Owen’s Dulce et Decorum Est Background on the Poets • Ivor Gurney : The Target A poet and composer, Gurney served in World War I and suffered from mental health issues exacerbated by his war experiences. His poetry reflects a deeply personal and reflective take on war, often emphasizing guilt, loss, and the internal conflict of soldiers. • Wilfred Owen : ...