Introduction During World War II, Anglo-Irish poet Louis MacNeice wrote the poem “Prayer Before Birth,” which was originally published in his 1944 collection Springboard. The speaker, an unborn kid, expresses tremendous wisdom regarding humanity’s propensity for self-destruction and violence while praying for future direction and protection from the tragedies of the modern world. In the … Read more
Introduction: ‘Eating Together’ is a short poem written by Li-Young Lee. It revolves around the demise of a loved one, and how it deeply affects those surrounding them. About the Poet: Li-Young Lee (1957-) is a prominent American poet. He is famed for being the great-grandson of Yuan Shikai, China’s first Republican President. Famous works … Read more
Introduction: ‘In Just’ is a short poem written by e.e. cummings. Written in his signature style, this Modernist poem delves into the beauty of Spring season. About the Poet: Edward Estling Cummings (1894-1962) was a prominent American poet. In addition, he was also an essayist, playwright, and interestingly enough, painter. Famous works of his include … Read more
Introduction The poem depicts the “new colossus” as a patron saint of immigrants rather than a representation of military strength by drawing comparisons between the Statue of Liberty and the classical Greek Colossus of Rhodes. The statue’s function and the poem’s upbeat, unironic tone present an idealized view of America’s position on the global stage … Read more
Introduction Paz Latorena, a writer from the Philippines, is the author of “The Small Key.” A woman named Soledad and her husband Pedro Buhay is the subject of the story. They are rural dwellers. One morning, Soledad wakes up knowing the farm will yield abundantly, yet she still feels unsatisfied inside. Some of her husband’s … Read more
Introduction: ‘The Man He Killed’ is a poem written by Thomas Hardy. It is a poem that delves into the mind of a man traumatized by war, thus allowing the reader a peek into the mind of a soldier from a war-torn region. About the Poet: Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was a prominent English novelist and … Read more
Introduction Following the passing of William Fredrick, an American soldier, bison hunter, and showman, as well as the fabled Buffalo Bill Cody, the poem Buffalo Bill’s by E.E. Cummings was published in The Dial in 1920. The poem depicts him as he was and as he is now, after his death. The poem explores multiple … Read more
Introduction Shakespeare’s “Is This A Dagger Which I See Before Me” is one of his most well-known soliloquies. It first appears in Act Scene 1 of his well-known tragedy “Macbeth,” as it becomes clear why he killed Duncan: to claim the throne. The soliloquy portrays his self-control being overpowered by the act he is going … Read more
Introduction Joy Harjo’s poem “An American Sunrise” explores Native American culture and the constant battle to preserve it in the face of modern life. About The Poet Author, musician, and current American Poet Laureate Joy Harjo is a Muskogee (Creek) Nation citizen who was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her seventh collection of poems, An American … Read more
In literature, a poetic device is a technique that creates a specific effect in a poem. There are many different poetic devices, and they can be used in different ways to create different effects. In this blog post, we will explore 10 different poetic devices, with their definitions & examples. S.No. Poetic Device Definition Examples … Read more
