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Text of the Poem. Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be. For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance. I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance. My head is bloody, but unbowed.
‘Invictus’ by William Ernest Henley talks about the invincibility of a person who trusts himself or herself. In this poem, the speaker is faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. Throughout it all, however, he perseveres and is successful in his endeavors.
By William Ernest Henley. Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be. For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance. I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance. My head is bloody, but unbowed.
5 contributors. The word invictus comes from Latin and translates to ‘unconquered’. “Invictus” was included as part of the In Hospital collection that Henley released after spending two years...
"Invictus" was influential to Nelson Mandela, who helped bring about South African apartheid. Henley drew inspiration for the poem from his life experiences. By Maria Langstaff. The poem "Invictus", written by William Ernest Henley, has significant parallels to the author’s own life struggles.
Invictus. February 28, 2021. 00:00. 00:00. View the full text of the poem in this episode. By William Ernest Henley (read by Dana Ivey) Audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day. Subscribe. More Episodes from Audio Poem of the Day.
