Introduction: ‘Ode On Melancholy’ is a poem written by John Keats. As the title suggests, it is a poem that revolves around melancholy in life and how to approach it. About the Poet: John Keats (1795-1821) was an eminent English Poet. He was a notable Romantic, attaining fame after his death at the age of … Read more
Introduction: “First March” is an autobiographical poem written by Ivor Gurney. It is a war poem that recounts the poet’s own days of being a soldier. About the Poet: Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) was a notable English poet as well as a composer. He was enlisted in the army as a private soldier during World War … Read more
Introduction: “The Cross of Snow” is an elegiacal poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It is an autobiographical poem that brings out the poet’s own pain upon the demise of his beloved wife. About the Poet: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was a notable American poet. He holds the honour of having a bust built in … Read more
Introduction: “next to of course god america i” is a famous poem written by e.e.cummings. It is a satirical poem that criticises the political scenario prevalent in America. About the Poet: e.e.cummings (1894-1962) was a notable American poet. According to Wikipedia, he “wrote approximately 2,900 poems, two autobiographical novels, four plays, and several essays.” Famous … Read more
Introduction: ‘Nikki-Rosa’ is an autobiographical poem written by Nikki Giovanni. It is a poem that encourages the readers to unlearn their stereotypes about the Black community. About the Poet: Yolande Cornelia a.k.a Nikki Giovanni (1943–) is an eminent American poet. She is also a notable social activist. Famous works of hers include “Nikki-Rosa”, “A Library”, … Read more
Introduction In The Hunchback In The Park written by Dylan Thomas is about a lonely, disfigured man who lives in a park and he is the main character. It describes the abuse this man experienced and prompts readers to consider how they treat others and how their behavior towards individuals who are different from them … Read more
Introduction The autobiographical poetry “The Black Walnut Tree” by Mary Oliver was written in 1979. In order to pay off their mortgage, the speaker and her mother must determine whether to sell their walnut tree. The tree is a major nuisance, but it also honors the speaker’s ancestors, who immigrated to the United States and … Read more
Introduction: “A Study of Reading Habits” is a poem written by Philip Larkin. It is a thought-provoking poem that presents the realities of life as opposed to the imaginative fantasy world in books. About the Poet: Philip Larkin (1922-1985) was a notable English poet. He wrote under the pseudonym Brunette Coleman. He is known for … Read more
Introduction Carol Ann Duffy is a British poet and dramatist who is the author of the poem “Nostalgia”. The poem was released in the 1990’s poetry collection “The Other Country” by Duffy. The poem examines the concept of nostalgia—a yearning for the past—and how it might impact our lives today. About the poet Dame Carol … Read more
Introduction Sylvia Plath’s dark and reflective poetry “Mirror” is one of her best. The poem is set up as a series of observations on the ways in which identity, aging, and mortality operate. Through vivid imagery and a striking use of metaphor, Plath investigates the ways in which our sense of self may be influenced … Read more
