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“Invictus” is a short poem by the British Victorian poet William Ernest Henley
. Written in 1875 while Henley was in the hospital recovering from a surgery related to chronic illness, the poem powerfully showcases the resilience of the human spirit. Henley announces this key theme already in the title, which features the Latin word for “unconquerable.” In the century and a half since its composition, “Invictus” has become an important touchstone for anyone struggling to remain strong in the face of adversity.Read the free full text, a summary & analysis, an analysis of the speaker, and explanations of important quotes from “Invictus.”
