Introduction In this poetry, the speaker insults Death as a personified foe. Most people fear this enemy, yet in this sonnet, the speaker effectively reprimands him. The speaker makes it clear that he is not afraid of death and does not believe that death should be so confident in himself. The readers are given an … Read more
Introduction: ‘To Be or Not to Be’ is an extract taken from the play ‘Hamlet’ written by Shakespeare. This text is thus not a poem but rather, a soliloquy delivered by Hamlet himself in Act III, Scene I of the play. About the Poet (Playwright): William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an eminent English playwright, named ‘the … Read more
Introduction: ‘The Wanderer’ is a one of the few surviving Anglo-Saxon poems. It is a part of the Exeter Book. It is written in old English, detailing on Norman Conquest and how the Normans had ravaged the land of the Anglo-Saxons and captured it. The poem given here is a translated version of Jeffrey Hopkins. About the Poet: Information … Read more
Introduction: ‘The Author to Her Book’ is a poem written by Anne Bradstreet. It explores the bittersweet relationship an author shares with the book they write. About the Author: Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672) was an eminent English poet. She was famed to be the first woman New World Poet. Famous works of hers include ‘The Tenth … Read more
Introduction: ‘Mutability’ is a poem written by Percy Bysshe Shelley. It brings out how nothing is permanent in the world except for change. About the Poet: Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) was a prominent English poet. The recognition he did not achieve in his lifetime was rewarded after his death. Famous works of his include ‘Ode … Read more
Introduction William Wordsworth, the author of the poem, gets lost in the mountains and valley when he comes across a stunning field of daffodils. The daffodils along the edge of the lake are fluttering, dancing, and holding the speaker’s attention. Even though the lake’s waves were moving rapidly, the daffodils’ beauty outshone them. The poet is overjoyed … Read more
Introduction Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poem, also known as ‘Sonnet 43’ portrays the speaker’s devotion to her husband. The speaker of the poem expresses her unwavering love for her spouse. She expresses to her beloved the depth of her love for him as well as the various ways in which she feels for him. She adores … Read more
Introduction In his dramatic monologue “Dover Beach,” Matthew Arnold laments the collapse of pure Christianity in England in the middle of the 19th century as the public’s attention turned to science. The significance and uniqueness of humanity in the universe are currently being questioned by scientific discovery and intellectual investigation. The poem’s speaker notices and … Read more
