Which of the following writers authored the poem "Dulce et Decorum Est?"
Correct answer: A. Wilfred Owen
- A. Wilfred Owen
- B. Siegfried Sassoon
- C. Rupert Brooke
- D. Rudyard Kipling
Explanation
Wilfred Owen wrote “Dulce et Decorum Est,” a powerful anti-war poem based on the experiences of soldiers in the First World War. Its title comes from Horace’s claim that it is sweet and honourable to die for one’s country, a claim Owen calls an old lie.
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