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An individual's personality, opinion and even the way they perceive things are highly influenced by experience. Many experiences are documented, whether positive or negative, in the form of film, story, song or poem. The twentieth century was an era of imperialism, nationalism and decolonization which would all contribute to the outbreak of both world wars. Each war was both surprising to many people, as well as damaging. The state of a nations economy, moral and even landscape became a daily reminder of the war that surrounded them. Friends and family were shipped off to war, many did not return. Mothers, daughters, sisters and wives all tried to stay strong for their heroes at war, but inside, tension and heartache were overpowering their lives. Soldiers faced battle daily, and were physically and emotionally worn. Things in the world were harsh, everyone wanted to escape reality and many did so, through poetry.

Twentieth century poetry was highly influenced by the war,......

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