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War poet Wilfred Owen writes home for the last time

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Shaun Usher
Nov 11, 2021
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“Letter To Susan Owen,” First World War Poetry Digital Archive

Today, November 11th, is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I, and a chance to remember those who lost their lives in battle—people like Wilfred Owen, celebrated war poet and officer of the Second Manchesters. The following letter, written to his mother on Oc…

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