http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/glory Questions tagged with 'glory' at Ask MetaFilter. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:18:06 -0800 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:18:06 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/93629/Best%2Dpoems%2Dabout%2Dthe%2Dglory%2Dof%2Dbattle What are the best poems about glory in battle and valor in warfare? Most of the poetry I've read is modern, so when it comes to war, it's pretty much about the horrors of war. I'd like to see some examples of poems extolling mighty warriors, the thrill of battle and so forth. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.93629 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:18:06 -0800 battle glory poem poetry valor war clockworkjoe http://ask.metafilter.com/13455/Glorious%2DWar I hate movies about/with war, or more precisely, battles that depict how horrible and bloodsoaked and gory wars are. Hate hate hate them. Watch them. Hate them.<br> So, having watched the extended cut of Return of the King for about the infinityinth time today, I still find myself with goosebumps and tears streaming down my face over the incredibly bittersweet glory depicted during the battle on Pelennor Fields.<br> <br> Are there any other movies that depict war as <i>glorrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeuhhhhssssssssss</i> (/John Colicos) that I should see? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2004:site.13455 Wed, 29 Dec 2004 22:44:21 -0800 Glory JohnColicos Movie War WolfDaddy