"Next to of Course God America I" by E E Cummings
Compared to other famous anti-war poems, "next to of course god america i" has a very unique style. It is a political poem that uses sarcasm to critique excessive patriotism. During World War I, patriotism was highly gung-ho and often led to violence. The poem is a critique of such patriotism, and asks readers to consider its dangers.
"next to of course god america I" contains several references to war, including a quote from a patriotic song. Its first stanza may appear to be a shallow patriotism, but it does not have the formal constraints that a sonnet would require. It is an unorthodox form that violates traditional poetic rules. The poem also breaks down in the middle of sentences, creating an unorthodox structure.
"next to of course god America I" is a political poem that uses sarcasm and irony to critique excessive patriotism. The poem is written in quotation marks, and the speaker of the poem is an unidentified person. He speaks in a rambling manner, making comments about patriotism in a way that makes the reader question whether or not the speaker is sincere.
The first speaker takes up 13 of the poem's 14 lines, making it appear that it could be a monologue. However, the speaker rambles on about patriotism and speaks in cliches, leaving the reader with little evidence to determine whether or not the speaker is sincere.
"next to of course god American I" is an anti-war poem that satirizes intense patriotism during World War I. It was written by E. E. Cummings, a modernist American poet. His poem was published in 1926.
