This WWI Poem Will Change How You See The Iliad

[@Francis-m2d]

I did understand it as I've read such stories of ancient times for many years...and I heard this poem maybe 30 years ago on a TV program and was much taken by it. But never knew the title or the poet so could never find it. And now...here you are. Thank you ever so much!

[@TroubadourChannel]

I fell in love with this poem after taking some courses on ancient greek literature. This is a very under-appreciated poem of WWI. But it was once quite famous. Thanks for watching!

[@Pdstor]

I read the Illiad and the Odyssey (had to look that spelling up thanks to that new website) back in High School in Texas in the mid=90s, actually! I didn't catch the reference because it's been too long. Thanks for clearing it up, love the channel.

[@TroubadourChannel]

Thanks for watching! And glad you liked this poem. I’m glad to hear you read these classics in high school. They weren’t required reading only schools. Also, I went to high school in Texas in the 90s! :)

[@christopherbartley6400]

Can't believe I haven't read this poem before! I was just *certain* you would read Wilfred Owen

[@christopherbartley6400]

Luke Ranieri over at Polymathy memorized the first 100 lines in ancient Greek; methinks you would like it.

[@TroubadourChannel]

Yes I love the Wilfred Owen poem. I need to do a video on that poem soon. Thanks for watching!