Which Victorian poet wrote 'Invictus', known for its defiant spirit against adversity?
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Correct answer: William Ernest Henley
Henley wrote 'Invictus' while undergoing painful treatments for tuberculosis of the bone. The poem’s declaration 'I am the master of my fate / I am the captain of my soul' has since become a global symbol of resilience.
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