Introduction Among E. E. Cummings’s most popular romantic poem is “I Carry Your Heart With Me” which originally appeared in 1952. Presenting the poem towards this individual and implying every aspect that happens has become imbued with their romanticism, the speaker expresses a profound attraction to an unnamed admirer. It has long been a popular … Read more
Introduction Rudyard Kipling’s “Gunga Din” narrates the story of a heroic Indian water bearer with the same name who serves in the British Indian Army during the colonial era in India. The poem, published in 1892, is narrated by a British soldier who reflects on his experiences with Gunga Din. Gunga is viewed as … Read more
Introduction: “The Rhodora” is a poem written by Emerson. It is a lovely poem that brings out the beauty of the natural world. About the Poet: Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an eminent American essayist and poet. He was a pioneer of the Transcendentalist movement. Famous works of his include “Self Reliance”, “Uriel”, and “The … Read more
Introduction She tries her tongue, her silence softly breaks is a poem from the same-named poetry book by M. NourbeSe Philip, which was released in 1986. This poetry collection is the most well-known of her works, which received the Casa de las Americas prize for literature while still in manuscript form. The poems in this … Read more
Introduction Wallace Stevens’ poem The Emperor of Ice-Cream was published in the collection of poems ‘Harmonium’ in 1923. This brief poem, which has two stanzas of equal length, discusses how to prepare a funeral for a deceased woman. It is a well-known absurd poem that depicts reality without including any kind of scene-related illusion. About … Read more
Introduction “Sonnet 129” is a Shakespearean sonnet that was published in 1609 and is part of a collection of sonnets devoted to the “Dark Lady.” The poem explores the painful and frustrating aspects of sex and desire. It portrays passion as a “savage,” all-consuming force that drives people “mad,” causing them to pursue physical fulfillment … Read more
Introduction Sujata Bhatt, an Indian poet who was raised in the United States but was born in Gujarat, wrote “Search for My Tongue” when she was 12 years old. “Search for My Tongue” examines what it’s like to be an immigrant in a new society, the demands of assimilation, and the connection between language and … Read more
Introduction The poem “Indian Women” by Shiv K. Kumar explores the many aspects of Indian women’s identities and experiences. The many roles, difficulties, and ambitions of Indian women are explored by Kumar using vivid imagery and expressive language. The poem perfectly expresses what it means to be a woman, highlighting both her resilience and the … Read more
Introduction Syed Amanuddin’s poem “Don’t call me Indo-Anglian” makes a strong argument against classifying literature according to language and nationality. The poem disproves the idea that authors who write in English can’t be taken seriously as authentic representatives of culture. The poem’s speaker argues that his work should not be evaluated based on the language … Read more
Introduction Langston Hughes wrote the poem “The Ballad of the Landlord” in 1940. Hughes, one of the most well-known personalities of the Harlem Renaissance, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in the Harlem section of New York City. The speaker of the poem recalls his experience as a black renter attempting to convince … Read more
