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1 By William Ernest Henley Ms. De La O English 9
Invictus By William Ernest Henley Ms. De La O English 9

2 Early Life August 23 1849-July 11, 1903 Gloucester, England
Late Victorian era Oldest of 6 children Tuburculosis at 12 1867: Oxford Local Schools Examination

3 Early Career Life as an Editor More health troubles “In Hospital”
Victorian England The London Scots Observer More health troubles “In Hospital” Published many poems in magazines of the time “hospital poems”

4 Personal life Married Hannah Boyle on January 22 1878
Margaret Henley (died at age 11) J.M. Barrie “fwendy-wendy”

5 The lyric Poem Lyric poetry expresses the personal thoughts and feelings of a single speaker. Have a melodious, song like structure Use imagery, sound devices, and figurative language

6 Figurative language in lyrics poems
Simile Metaphor Personification Oxymoron

7 Sound devices in lyrics poems
Repetition Rhyme Onomatopoeia

8 What make a lyrics poem lyrical?
Expresses the thoughts and emotions of one speaker… “MY” First person Emotions created through tone


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