Introduction With its rich use of metaphor, this poem explores the many elements of the human experience by using the stage as a metaphor to build a vivid picture of life as a theatrical production. About the poet Sir Walter Raleigh (1552 – 29 October 1618) was an English statesman, soldier, explorer, and poet during … Read more
Introduction “The Nightingale” is a poem written by Sir Philip Sidney, who is a celebrated poet, courtier, and scholar of the Elizabethan era. The poem was first published in a 1598 folio called Certaine Sonets, along with his other works. The poem also goes by a second name- Philomela– and is based on the character … Read more
Introduction Sonnet 54’s rich, elaborate vocabulary is a hallmark of Spenser’s poetic style. This sonnet’s main idea revolves around the theatrical aspect of life, the speaker’s unstable emotional state, and the beloved’s lack of response or indifference, all of which combine to create an overall sense of emotional despair. About the Poet Between 1552 and … Read more
Introduction No matter how ugly a physical defect may be, the poet claims that it cannot compare to the unsightliness of an “inward, suspicious mind.” This change in focus from outward appearance to inward attributes suggests a more profound concern for moral and psychological flaws. It sends a message about the value of inner beauty … Read more
Introduction “Golden Slumbers” is a poem where the poet talks about the peace one gets in one’s sleep. The poet also talks about the rareness of good sleep and how it makes one feel so tranquil and pleasing. About the poet During the Elizabethan period, Thomas Dekker was an acclaimed author of plays, pamphlets, and … Read more
Introduction Sonnet 11 by Lady Mary Wroth describes the poet’s feelings after she has given all her love to her lover, but her lover is unfaithful to her. This sonnet depicts a dark side of love where the poet expresses her pain, agony and misery over her unfaithful lover. By the end of the poem, … Read more
Introduction: The poem “I remember, I remember” was written by Thomas Hood in 1844 a year before his death in 1845. The poem was later included in The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood (1903) by William Michael Rossetti, one of the founding members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The poem was published in 1904 in the … Read more
Introduction: The poem “Gold” was written by Thomas Hood.The poem is taken from Hood’s long satirical narrative poem “Miss Kilmansegg and her Precious Leg.” Hood was known for his use of humour. “Miss Kilmansegg and Her Precious Leg” was a satire that used humour to show the follies of humankind. About the Poet: Thomas Hood … Read more
Introduction What Thing is Love? is a short poem by George Peele. In this poem, the poet is talking about love and how he defines love. He starts the poem with a question of what love is and answers that question in the poem. He also says that love seems to be beautiful on the … Read more
Introduction: The poem “The Man of Life Upright” was written by Thomas Campion. The poem was published in 1601 in Thomas Campion’s book of songs named “A Booke of Ayres”. This poem was also included in his Two Bookes of Ayres, published in 1613 with a few variations in the text. In this poem, the … Read more
