For my unconquerable soul. I have not winced nor cried aloud. My head is bloody, but unbowed. Finds and shall find me unafraid. I am the captain of my soul. Copyright Credit: William Ernest Henley, …

For my unconquerable soul. I have not winced nor cried aloud. My head is bloody, but unbowed. Finds, and shall find, me unafraid. I am the captain of my soul. This poem is in the public domain.

Henley wrote this poem while in the hospital recovering from surgery that saved his right leg from the debilitating effects of tuberculosis of the bone. Henley’s left leg had been lost to the disease years prior.

" Invictus " is a short poem by English poet William Ernest Henley. 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 …

‘Invictus’ by William Ernest Henley explores the invincibility of a person who trusts himself or herself implicitly. In this poem, the speaker is faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. Throughout …

Invictus is Henley’s most famous work, a short Victorian poem known for its powerful themes of resilience, determination, and self-mastery in the face of suffering. The title comes from Latin, …

For my unconquerable soul. I have not winced nor cried aloud. My head is bloody, but unbowed. Finds and shall find me unafraid. I am the captain of my soul. Discover this poem’s context and related …

6 days ago · Explore the resilience and strength in William Ernest Henley's Invictus, with analysis, author insights, and frequently asked questions about the iconic poem.

The poem, which he wrote while healing from the amputation, is a testimony to his refusal to let his handicap disrupt his life. Indeed, he led a meaningful life as a poet and editor until he passed away …

May 13, 2011 · Read, review and discuss the Invictus poem by William Ernest Henley on Poetry.com