Introduction Though Chinua Achebe’s poem “Mango Seedling” seems to be about a mango seed starting to emerge as a tree, it is about getting the readers to open their eyes and see the truth of what is happening in Africa. Achebe wants to shed light on the beautiful African culture which the people are ignorant … Read more
Introduction Emily Dickinson’s “I heard a Fly buzz- when I died” was written in 1862 and was published posthumously. It has been considered as one of her most famous and revolves around the idea of death but told from a dead person’s point of view. The seriousness of death is undermined by the arrival of … Read more
Introduction “Sonnet 29: When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes” is a sonnet composed by William Shakespeare that goes through the mental state of the speaker who thinks he lacks talent and opportunities. But later towards the end of the poem, he realises the wealth he possesses and the poem takes a cheerful turn. … Read more
Introduction “Success is counted sweetest” by Emily Dickinson is a poem/ballad that focuses on the idea of failure that is more important than a victory as victory cannot be truly appreciated till one faces failure. Dickinson uses heavy imagery to display this idea in the poem. About the Poet Emily Dickinson is one of the … Read more
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 Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare is one of the most known sonnets published in 1609. It contrasts the conventional idea of a sonnet that displays the beauty and magic of love. Shakespeare composed this sonnet as if to mock his lover’s beauty to unveil the realism of love. About the Poet William Shakespeare, one … 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: “The Lotus” is a poem written by Toru Dutt. It is a poem that brings out the significance and pride of Indian culture. About the Poet: Toru Dutt (1856-1877) was a notable Bengali-Indian poet. She penned her works in two languages; French and English. Famous works of hers include Ancient Ballads and “Legends of … 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
