"1st September 1939" by W.H. Auden (poetry)

I remember that I read this poem shortly after 9/11 and how shocked I was that the feelings were the same then and now.
Living in NYC during 11 September 2001, this poem speaks to the emotional devastation we were all feeling after the city was attacked.
This one of the greatest poems of the 20th century.

OOohhhhh - that is sure great! No words for it Many Thanks for this upload!

This poem is pure genius, a great Spiritual Truth.

Greatest poem of the 20th century. Even better than the wasteland. It's so relevent to today, what a powerful piece of work!

considering the subject, it is a beautiful poem, and well read aswell.

What a great poem.

I'm glad you're interested. Here's what an Oxford scholar said:

'The ancient pronunciation would actually be something like "Too-kü-deé-days." Which pronunciation would be "more accurate" would of course depend on usage. For example, in the conferences I've attended recently,the historian has consistently been referred to as "Thoo-síd-id-eez," rather than Thoo-kíd-id-eez."'

Auden had a classical education. I used the pronunciation that seemed suit the line. Thanks for posting.

Wow, thanks! And sorry about that!

You got the pronunciation of Thucydides wrong. At least according to the Longman Pronunciation Dictionary. Otherwise you're excellent.

Simply amazing, this poem sends chills down my spine! Thank you for sharing this gem with the world.