In Flanders Fields
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The question refers to the famous poem 'In Flanders Fields' written by John McCrae which discusses themes of war, sacrifice, and remembrance. The user may be looking for an analysis or more information about the poem or its context.
Answer
A war poem by John McCrae during WWI, inspiring the poppy as a remembrance symbol.
"In Flanders Fields" is a war poem written by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae during World War I. It is known for inspiring the poppy as a symbol of remembrance.
Answer for screen readers
"In Flanders Fields" is a war poem written by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae during World War I. It is known for inspiring the poppy as a symbol of remembrance.
More Information
The poem was written on May 3, 1915, after McCrae witnessed the death of a friend during battle in Ypres, Belgium. It uses the imagery of poppies growing between soldiers' graves.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the author of the poem or the symbolism behind the poppies.
Sources
- In Flanders Fields - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- In Flanders Fields | The Poetry Foundation - poetryfoundation.org
- In Flanders Field | Royal British Legion - britishlegion.org.uk
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