In Flanders Fields
Inspiration For this Poem
John Mccrae wrote this poem on May 3, 1915 in honor of his friend Alexis Helmer who died in the Battle of Ypres, it was said that he discarded the poem because he was dissatisfied by it but one of his friends retrieved it.
Literary Analysis
Type of Poem
Is a lyric poem in the format of French Rondeau. A Rondeau has 3 stanzas and a total of 15 lines. Lines 9 and 15 are the same, they both say: In Flanders field.
When Was It Published and Written?
It was written in early May, 1915 and first published by Punch Magazine in the December 8, 1915 issue.
Setting of the Poem
He wrote this poem when he was in war at Belgium where the battlefield was filled with red poppies.
Metaphors and Similes in the Poem
There are no metaphors or similes in this poem.
Is a lyric poem in the format of French Rondeau. A Rondeau has 3 stanzas and a total of 15 lines. Lines 9 and 15 are the same, they both say: In Flanders field.
When Was It Published and Written?
It was written in early May, 1915 and first published by Punch Magazine in the December 8, 1915 issue.
Setting of the Poem
He wrote this poem when he was in war at Belgium where the battlefield was filled with red poppies.
Metaphors and Similes in the Poem
There are no metaphors or similes in this poem.