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How sleep the brave -
William Collins
'How sleeps the brave' by William Collins is a
war poem. It tells about sacrifice of English
soldiers and further describes how nature and
fairies honour them.
In the first stanza, Collins comments on the way
in which nature honours brave soldiers by
illustrating how Spring returns "to deck their
hallow'd mould" and"dress a sweeter sod" upon
their plots. In the second stanza, William Collins
portrays how angelic beings praise the dead
soldiers by ringing bells and singing dirges. The
poem also comments on the significance of the
soldier's mission to make their country free.
Overall, the poem honours and praises the dead
soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their
country. Humans, nature, and angelic beings
praise and respect those soldiers who have
selflessly died for their country.

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How sleep the brave - William Collins.pdf

  • 1. How sleep the brave - William Collins 'How sleeps the brave' by William Collins is a war poem. It tells about sacrifice of English soldiers and further describes how nature and fairies honour them. In the first stanza, Collins comments on the way in which nature honours brave soldiers by illustrating how Spring returns "to deck their hallow'd mould" and"dress a sweeter sod" upon their plots. In the second stanza, William Collins portrays how angelic beings praise the dead soldiers by ringing bells and singing dirges. The poem also comments on the significance of the soldier's mission to make their country free. Overall, the poem honours and praises the dead soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country. Humans, nature, and angelic beings praise and respect those soldiers who have selflessly died for their country.