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Arms and the Boy

by Wilfred Owen

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Arms and the Boy Allusions & Cultural References

When poets refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Literary and Philosophical References

George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man (title)
Virgil's Aeneid (title)

Historical References

World War I (throughout)

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