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"Invictus" is a short poem by the Victorian era British poet William Ernest Henley (1849–1903). Henley wrote it in 1875, and in 1888 he published it in his first volume of poems, Book of Verses , in the section titled "Life and Death (Echoes)".
William Ernest Henley (23 August 1849 – 11 July 1903) was a British poet, writer, critic and editor. Though he wrote several books of poetry, Henley is remembered most often for his 1875 poem " Invictus ".
During a visit to Seaforth Armoury in Vancouver on Nov. 18, Prince Harry, 40, spoke with students about the 1875 poem “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley — the poem that inspired the name of ...
The three sections, "Out of the night that covers me," "Bloody, but unbowed" and "Captain of my soul," seem to be inspired by lines from the poem "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley.
From the poem "Invictus," by William Ernest Henley: "Beyond this place of wrath and tears, Looms but the horror of the shade." Shake hands with Elvis To die Euphemism Shake hands with a well-known person who has (presumably) died. Shuffle off this mortal coil [1] To die Humorous, Literary [2]
Actor Damian Lewis, star of “Band of Brothers,” is set to recite the poem “Invictus,” by William Ernest Henley, during the service.
McVeigh chose William Ernest Henley's 1875 poem "Invictus" as his final written statement. [97] [98] Just before the execution, when he was asked if he had a final statement, he declined. Jay Sawyer, a relative of one of the victims, wrote, "Without saying a word, he got the final word."
Prince Harry at The Invictus Games Foundation 10th Anniversary Service at St Paul’s Cathedral on May 08, 2024. ... actor Damian Lewis recited the poem, “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley.